propagating species

in a chain polymerization
synonyms: active macromolecule (in RDP), active polymer chain, growing chain
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08966
Active species formed by addition to monomer that is capable of adding further monomer.
Note:
The propagating species are chain carriers in chain polymerization.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. (Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)) on page 1124 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'propagating species' 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.08966 RIS BibTex EndNote
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