Junction unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006291",
  "term": "Junction unit",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A constitutional unit within a macromolecule that connects two or more blocks or chains. This unit is distinct from the repeating units within the blocks themselves and serves as the point of linkage. In block copolymers, it represents the segment where different polymer blocks are joined.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "block macromolecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2293 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/junction-unit/"
}