Copolymerisation composition equation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002573",
  "term": "Copolymerisation composition equation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical expression that describes the instantaneous composition of a copolymer formed from two monomers as a function of the monomer feed composition and their reactivity ratios. This equation is derived from the relative rates of monomer addition to the growing polymer chains. It is commonly known as the Mayo-Lewis equation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Mayo-Lewis equation"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "azeotropic copolymerisation",
    "chain-end reactivity ratio",
    "monomer reactivity ratios"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2008, 80, 2163. 'Glossary of terms related to kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2008)' on page 2172 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200880102163)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/copolymerisation-composition-equation/"
}