sci.polymer-degree-polymerization Calculator
Calculates degree of polymerisation, chain length distribution, and molecular weight for step-growth and chain-growth polymerisation. Number-average DP for step-growth: X_n = 1/(1−p) — reaching X_n = 100 requires 99% conversion; X_n = 1,000 requires 99.9% conversion.
Inputs
- Molecular Weight G Mol
- Body or object weight. For health calculators, usually in kg or lbs.
- Monomer Molecular Weight
- Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
- Conversion Pct
- Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Results
- degree of polymerization (DPn)
- The magnitude or severity on the applicable scale.
- Mw estimate (PDI=1.5)
- The value at the specified point or condition.
- number-avg MW Mn
- Sample size or count used in the calculation.
- conversion
- Sample size or count used in the calculation.
- DP = Mn / M₀
- Sample size or count used in the calculation.
- living polymerization
- The value at the specified point or condition.
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