Elastically active network chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003622",
  "term": "Elastically active network chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer chain within a cross-linked network that contributes to the elastic properties of the material when deformed. Such a chain must be connected at both ends to at least two different cross-link points and be long enough to undergo conformational changes. Chains that are too short, form loops, or are only attached at one end do not contribute to the network's elasticity.",
  "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 1819 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/elastically-active-network-chain/"
}