Elastomer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003624",
  "term": "Elastomer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymeric material that exhibits rubber-like elasticity, meaning it can be stretched to many times its original length and then return to its approximate original shape upon release of the stress. This property arises from a loosely cross-linked network of flexible polymer chains. Natural rubber and synthetic rubbers like silicone are common examples of elastomers.",
  "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/elastomer/"
}