Initialization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005865",
  "term": "Initialization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The first step in a chain polymerization where an active center is formed from an initiator and then adds to the first monomer molecule. This process establishes the growing polymer chain. The efficiency of this step influences the overall polymerization rate and the number of active chains formed.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "catalyst precursor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1122 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/initialization/"
}