Static light scattering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011329",
  "term": "Static light scattering",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A technique used to determine the molar mass, size, and shape of macromolecules in solution by measuring the intensity of scattered light as a function of scattering angle. The time-averaged intensity of the scattered light is analyzed based on the Rayleigh scattering theory. This method is widely employed for characterizing polymers and proteins.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "molar mass",
    "osmotic virial coefficient"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 71. 'Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)' on page 106 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/static-light-scattering/"
}