mesh size

in polymer science
symbol: $\xi$; units: $\pu{nm}$, $\pu{m}$
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12231
Average distance between two adjacent entanglements on a given macromolecule in a semi-dilute solution, a concentrated solution, or bulk amorphous polymer.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 71. (Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)) on page 90 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'mesh size' 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.12231 RIS BibTex EndNote
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