Gel point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004797",
  "term": "Gel point",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The specific extent of reaction at which a polymerizing system transitions from a liquid to a solid, elastic state, forming an infinite network. This point marks the onset of gelation, where the viscosity of the system increases dramatically. It is determined by factors such as monomer functionality and concentration.",
  "synonyms": [
    "gelation point"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "crosslinking",
    "gel",
    "gel fraction",
    "gel time",
    "network",
    "polymerization"
  ],
  "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 1809 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gel-point/"
}