Welcome to Polymer Char’s Learning Center, a space dedicated to understanding the fundamentals of polyolefin and polymer analysis.
If you are new to the subject, here you’ll find educational resources designed to help you grasp key concepts, basic analytical techniques, and characterization methods in the polymer industry.
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 04 November, 2025 | High Temperature GPC (HT-GPC): A Complete Guide | This page explains High-Temperature Gel Permeation Chromatography (HT-GPC), a specialized form of Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) used for the analysis of polyolefins and other polymers. |
| 03 December, 2025 | GPC vs SEC vs GFC: Understanding the Difference & When to Use Each Term | We cover the fundamental differences between high-temperature and ambient GPC, as well as practical considerations for polymer types, solubility, and detection. |
| 29 January, 2026 | Gel Permeation / Size Exclusion Chromatography (GPC/SEC): An Introduction | This guide is designed as an educational, general purpose reference for professionals who work with polymers – including scientists, analysts, process engineers, QA teams, academic researchers, and technical managers – who need a clear and comprehensive understanding of how the technique works, how data are generated and interpreted, and how instrumentation choices affect analytical outcomes. |