network-chain molar mass, M c

Also contains definition of: inter-junction molar mass

Number-average molar mass of polymer chains between two adjacent crosslinks or junction points in a polymer network.
Note:
SI units kg mol −1.
Source:
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