Loss curve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006773",
  "term": "Loss curve",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A plot showing the variation of the loss modulus or loss tangent of a material as a function of temperature or frequency. This curve illustrates the energy dissipated as heat during cyclic deformation. Peaks in the loss curve correspond to molecular relaxations or transitions within the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "forced sinusoidal oscillation",
    "loss tangent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. 'Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1032 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-02)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/loss-curve/"
}