Term: quality of solvent
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q04978

Definition:
A qualitative characterization of the polymer–solvent interaction. A solution of a polymer in a 'better' solvent is characterized by a higher value of the second virial coefficient than a solution of the same polymer in a 'poorer' solvent.

Related Terms:
1) polymer–solvent interaction (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04746).
2) virial coefficient (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.V06625).

Source: Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 57 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)

Citation: 'quality of solvent' 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.Q04978

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