In step-growth polymerization, the Carothers equation (or Carothers' equation)gives the degree of polymerization, Xn, for a given fractional monomer conversion, p.
There are several versions of this equation, proposed by Wallace Carothers who invented nylon in 1935.
Read more about Carothers Equation: Linear Polymers: Two Monomers in Equimolar Quantities, Linear Polymers: One Monomer in Excess, Branched Polymers: Multifunctional Monomers, Related Equations
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