Network-chain molar mass

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007849",
  "term": "Network-chain molar mass",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average molar mass of the polymer chains between two adjacent cross-link points in a polymer network. This parameter is inversely related to the cross-link density of the network. It significantly influences the mechanical properties, such as elasticity and swelling behavior, of the cross-linked material.",
  "synonyms": [
    "inter-junction molar mass"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1820 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/network-chain-molar-mass/"
}