Chain transfer agent

链转移剂 (liàn zhuǎn yí jì)

Explanation (EN)

A chain transfer agent is a substance specifically added to a polymerization reaction to control the molecular weight of the polymer. It functions by reacting with the active center of a growing polymer chain, terminating its growth and transferring the active center to the chain transfer agent. This initiates the growth of a new polymer chain from the chain transfer agent. The use of chain transfer agents allows for fine-tuning the molecular weight and properties of the polymer product.

Explanation (ZH)

链转移剂是专门添加到聚合反应中以控制聚合物分子量的物质。它的作用是与不断增长的聚合物链的活性中心发生

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