Chain segment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001850",
  "term": "Chain segment",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A portion of a polymer chain that behaves as a kinetic unit, meaning its motion is somewhat independent of the rest of the chain. This concept is useful for understanding the dynamics of polymer chains in melts, solutions, or amorphous solids. The length of a chain segment is related to the polymer's flexibility and its characteristic ratio.",
  "synonyms": [
    "segment"
  ],
  "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 73 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chain-segment/"
}