chain propagation

in a chain polymerization
synonym: propagation
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08944
Chemical reaction between a chain carrier and a monomer that results in the growth of a polymer chain and the regeneration of at least one chain carrier.
Note:
The recommended symbol for the rate coefficient for chain propagation in a homopolymerization is kp.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1118 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'chain propagation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08944 RIS BibTex EndNote
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