Preferred Label : reduced viscosity;
Detailed label : reduced viscosity of a polymer;
IUPAC definition : The ratio of the relative viscosity increment to the mass concentration of the polymer,
c, i.e. η i c, where η i is the relative viscosity increment.;
Scope note : this quantity is neither a viscosity nor a pure number. the term is to be looked on
as a traditional name. any replacement by consistent terminology would produce unnecessary
confusion in the polymer literature. synonymous with viscosity number.; the unit must be specified; cm3 g-1is recommended.;
Origin ID : R05220;
See also
The ratio of the relative viscosity increment to the mass concentration of the polymer,
c, i.e. η i c, where η i is the relative viscosity increment.
