Relaxation spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010174",
  "term": "Relaxation spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A distribution function that describes the range of relaxation times present in a viscoelastic material, such as a polymer. It characterizes the time-dependent response of the material to applied stress or strain. This spectrum is often derived from experimental data obtained from dynamic mechanical analysis.",
  "synonyms": [
    "spectrum of relaxation times"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "stress relaxation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. 'Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1036 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-02)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/relaxation-spectrum/"
}