Mass-distribution function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007007",
  "term": "Mass-distribution function",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical function that describes the distribution of mass with respect to a specific variable, such as molar mass or particle size, within a sample. It indicates the relative amount of material present at each value of the variable. The integral of this function over all possible values equals the total mass.",
  "synonyms": [
    "weight-distribution function"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "mass fraction",
    "variable",
    "weight"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 56 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mass-distribution-function/"
}