Phantom chain behaviour

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008714",
  "term": "Phantom chain behaviour",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A theoretical model for polymer networks where the network junctions are assumed to be able to pass through each other without steric hindrance. This model simplifies the calculation of network elasticity by ignoring topological constraints. While an idealization, it provides a baseline for understanding the elastic response of real polymer networks.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "network"
  ],
  "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/phantom-chain-behaviour/"
}