f-functional branch point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004401",
  "term": "f-functional branch point",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A monomer unit within a polymer network that has 'f' reactive sites, allowing it to connect to 'f' other polymer chains or segments. This point acts as a junction where multiple polymer chains converge. The functionality 'f' determines the degree of branching and crosslinking in a polymer network.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "functionality"
  ],
  "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 1818 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/f-functional-branch-point/"
}