Packing of chain stems

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008415",
  "term": "Packing of chain stems",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The arrangement of the relatively straight, extended segments of polymer chains within the crystalline regions of a semicrystalline polymer. These chain stems align in an ordered fashion to form crystal lattices, contributing to the material's density and mechanical strength. The specific packing arrangement, such as parallel or folded, influences the overall morphology of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1831. 'Definitions of terms relating to crystalline polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1846 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-11-13)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/packing-of-chain-stems/"
}