Dark electric conductivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002858",
  "term": "Dark electric conductivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The electrical conductivity of a material measured in the absence of any external electromagnetic radiation, particularly light. This property reflects the intrinsic charge transport mechanisms within the material, driven solely by thermal energy or an applied electric field. It is a fundamental characteristic for evaluating the electrical properties of semiconducting or insulating polymers, often measured in units of Siemens per centimeter.",
  "synonyms": [
    "dark conductivity"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "charge carrier",
    "free charge-carrier photogeneration"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 15. 'Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 22 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-0501)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dark-electric-conductivity/"
}