Critical oligomer degree of polymerisation for precipitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002694",
  "term": "Critical oligomer degree of polymerisation for precipitation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The minimum number of monomer units in an oligomer chain at which it becomes insoluble in the continuous phase and precipitates to form a new particle or adds to an existing one. This value is determined by the oligomer's solubility limit in the solvent. It is a key factor in determining particle nucleation mechanisms in dispersion polymerization.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "continuous phase"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2246 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/critical-oligomer-degree-of-polymerisation-for-precipitation/"
}