Initiator efficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005873",
  "term": "Initiator efficiency",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The fraction of the added initiator that successfully produces active species capable of initiating polymer chain growth. It reflects how effectively the initiator contributes to the formation of propagating polymer chains. This value is influenced by factors such as temperature, solvent, and the presence of inhibitors.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "initialization efficiency",
    "initiating species",
    "macroinitiator",
    "propagating species"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1123 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/initiator-efficiency/"
}