Ladder chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006420",
  "term": "Ladder chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer chain composed of recurring units, each of which is incorporated into two separate strands joined by covalent bonds at regular intervals. This structure forms a double-strand chain resembling a ladder. Such polymers exhibit enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength compared to single-strand polymers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "constitutional unit",
    "double-strand chain",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2295 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ladder-chain/"
}