Cloud point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002138",
  "term": "Cloud point",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The temperature at which a polymer solution, initially homogeneous, begins to show turbidity due to phase separation. This phenomenon occurs as the temperature is changed, leading to the formation of distinct polymer-rich and solvent-rich phases. The cloud point is a characteristic property used to assess the compatibility of polymers with solvents.",
  "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 96 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cloud-point/"
}