Percolation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008626",
  "term": "Percolation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The formation of a continuous path or network through a disordered medium, such as a polymer composite filled with conductive particles. This phenomenon occurs when the concentration of the dispersed phase reaches a certain level, allowing for connectivity across the entire material. In conductive composites, percolation leads to a sharp increase in electrical conductivity as the conductive filler particles form a continuous pathway.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "percolation threshold"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 15. 'Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 39 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-0501)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/percolation/"
}