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nist-webbook

Retrieve thermodynamic and transport properties of pure fluids from the NIST Chemistry WebBook API.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#thermodynamics#pvt#fluid properties#nist webbook#physical properties#engineering data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill nist-webbook
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: nist-webbook
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/nist-webbook
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill nist-webbook

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides quick access to thermodynamic and transport properties of pure fluids, eliminating the need for manual lookups in extensive tables or complex software for basic property data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thermodynamic Property Retrieval: Fetch properties like density, enthalpy, viscosity, and vapor pressure for a wide range of pure substances.
  • Phase Behavior Analysis: Determine saturation properties (liquid and vapor) at given temperatures or pressures.
  • Use Case: Calculate the density and viscosity of methane at specific reservoir conditions (e.g., 200 F and 3000 psi) for use in wellbore flow simulations.

Quick Start

Query NIST WebBook for the vapor pressure of water at 150 degrees Celsius.

Frequently Asked Questions about nist-webbook

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up thermodynamic properties for pure fluids like water and CO2?▼

You can retrieve saturation properties for liquid and vapor phases by querying the NIST WebBook API using either temperature or pressure inputs. This determines exact fluid phase behavior at specified conditions for engineering analysis.

Can I get fluid viscosity and density for natural gas at specific reservoir conditions?▼

Yes, you can retrieve transport properties like viscosity and density for natural gas at specific reservoir conditions. It supports single-phase isothermal and isobaric scans to fetch engineering data for wellbore flow simulations.

Does this tool support both saturation and single-phase property queries?▼

Yes, it supports both saturation and single-phase property queries. You can retrieve saturation properties based on temperature or pressure, and perform single-phase isothermal or isobaric scans to get comprehensive PVT data for pure fluids.

What is the best way to get vapor pressure data for engineering analysis without manual table lookups?▼

The best way to get vapor pressure data without manual table lookups is querying the NIST Chemistry WebBook API. It directly retrieves thermodynamic properties for pure substances, eliminating the need for extensive reference tables or complex simulation software.

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