Short chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010825",
  "term": "Short chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer chain with a relatively low number of repeating monomer units, resulting in a low relative molecular mass. These chains are generally considered oligomers rather than high polymers. The exact length defining a short chain can vary depending on the specific polymer system and its application.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain",
    "oligomer molecule",
    "relative molecular mass"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2294 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/short-chain/"
}