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lab-prep-calculations
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Perform pre-experiment calculations and generate step-by-step preparation protocols for dilutions, solution preparation, dissolution, and % concentrations when planning formulations and lab prep workflows.
When to use
- Preparing a working solution from a concentrated stock and needing exact pipetting and solvent volumes.
- Planning a solid-to-solution preparation (weighing + dissolution) with molecular weight and purity corrections.
- Designing a serial dilution scheme when a single-step dilution factor is impractical or exceeds pipetting limits.
- Converting and preparing percentage-based solutions (w/v, v/v, w/w), including density-based mass-volume conversions.
- Generating an executable lab protocol (steps, equipment list, and warnings) before running an experiment.
When not to use
- Do not use this skill when the required source data, identifiers, files, or credentials are missing.
- Do not use this skill when the user asks for fabricated results, unsupported claims, or out-of-scope conclusions.
- Do not use this skill when a simpler direct answer is more appropriate than the documented workflow.
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