Average degree of polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001021",
  "term": "Average degree of polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average number of monomeric units in a polymer chain within a given sample. This value can be expressed as a number-average or weight-average, depending on the method of calculation. It is a key parameter influencing the physical properties of a polymer, such as its mechanical strength and viscosity.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "degree of polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 55 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/average-degree-of-polymerization/"
}