Transient junction point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012223",
  "term": "Transient junction point",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A temporary point of connection within a polymer network, where multiple polymer chains converge and are held together by reversible interactions. These junctions are not permanent covalent bonds but rather dynamic associations that can form and dissociate. Such points are characteristic of physical gels, which exhibit viscoelastic behavior and can reform after disruption.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "junction point"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1820 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/transient-junction-point/"
}