Thermal history

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011944",
  "term": "Thermal history",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The complete record of temperature changes experienced by a polymer sample from its synthesis through processing and subsequent use. This includes the specific temperatures, heating and cooling rates, and the duration at each temperature. The thermal history significantly influences the morphology, crystallinity, and ultimately the mechanical and physical properties of the polymer material.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. 'Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1040 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-02)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thermal-history/"
}