Chain conformation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001834",
  "term": "Chain conformation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spatial arrangement of a polymer chain that can be changed by rotation around single bonds without breaking any covalent bonds. This arrangement is influenced by steric hindrance and intermolecular forces. Different chain conformations contribute to the overall physical properties of a polymer, such as its elasticity or crystallinity.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 71. 'Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)' on page 74 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chain-conformation/"
}