Subchain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013606",
  "term": "Subchain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A segment of a polymer chain that is defined by specific points along its length, often between cross-links or entanglement points. These segments behave as independent units in certain physical processes, such as rubber elasticity. The average length of a subchain influences the mechanical properties of a network polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "chain",
    "constitutional unit",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2293 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/subchain/"
}