Chain carrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001833",
  "term": "Chain carrier",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reactive intermediate species that propagates a chain reaction by reacting to form another reactive intermediate. These species, often free radicals, atoms, or ions, are consumed in one step and regenerated in a subsequent step. Examples include hydrogen atoms or hydroxyl radicals in combustion reactions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carrier",
    "chain-propagating reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 149. 'A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668010149)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chain-carrier/"
}