Apparent rate constant of polymerisation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000745",
  "term": "Apparent rate constant of polymerisation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rate constant that describes the overall speed of a polymerization reaction under specific experimental conditions, without necessarily reflecting the elementary steps of the reaction mechanism. It is derived from macroscopic measurements of monomer consumption or polymer formation. This constant can be influenced by factors such as initiator efficiency, chain transfer reactions, and diffusion limitations.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "rate of polymerisation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2008, 80, 2163. 'Glossary of terms related to kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2008)' on page 2165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200880102163)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/apparent-rate-constant-of-polymerisation/"
}