Flory-Fox equation

proper noun

In polymer chemistry, a simple empirical formula that relates molecular weight to the glass transition temperature of a polymer system.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. chemistryIn polymer chemistry, a simple empirical formula that relates molecular weight to the glass transition temperature of a polymer system.

Origin

First proposed in 1950 by Paul J. Flory and Thomas G. Fox while at Cornell University.

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