The degree of polymerization counts monomeric units in a chain. is its number average over a specified collection of chains. State whether unreacted monomers are included and distinguish this count from constitutional repeating units or statistical segments. See IUPAC: degree of polymerization.
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The degree of polymerization (DP) is a measure that indicates the number of repeating units in a polymer chain. It is essentially the number of monomeric units that are joined together to form a larger polymer molecule. The DP can provide insights into the properties of the polymer, such as its molecular weight, physical characteristics, and performance in applications.