Lower critical solution temperature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006786",
  "term": "Lower critical solution temperature",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The temperature below which a polymer solution or blend is miscible and above which it separates into two phases. This phenomenon is often observed in polymer solutions where hydrogen bonding or other specific interactions become weaker at higher temperatures. The phase separation occurs upon heating.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud point",
    "molar mass"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 71. 'Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)' on page 97 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lower-critical-solution-temperature/"
}