Creep

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002668",
  "term": "Creep",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The time-dependent deformation of a material under a constant applied stress, occurring at temperatures above absolute zero. In polymers, creep is a viscoelastic phenomenon where molecular chains rearrange over time, leading to a gradual increase in strain. The rate of creep is influenced by temperature, stress level, and material composition.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1810 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/creep/"
}