Gel point

In polymer chemistry, the gel point is an abrupt change in the viscosity of a solution containing polymerizable components. At the gel point, a solution undergoes gelation as reflected in a loss in fluidity. Gelation is characteristic of polymerizations that include crosslinkers that can form 2- or 3-dimensional networks. For example, the condensation of a dicarboxylic acid and a triol will give rise to a gel whereas the same dicarboxylic acid and a diol will not. The gel is often a small percentage of the mixture, even though it greatly influences the properties of the bulk. The soluble component being called a "sol".[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ R.J. Young, P. A. Lovell (1991). Introduction to Polymers, 2nd Edition. London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0-412-30640-9.

Further reading

  • Rudin, Alfred and Choi, Phillip (2012). The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, 3rd Edition. Elsevier Science. p. 410. ISBN 9780123821782.
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