Mark-Houwink Equation: Linking Intrinsic Viscosity To Polymer Molecular Weight
The Mark-Houwink equation, proposed by Herman Mark and R. Houwink, is a fundamental relationship in polymer science that links the intrinsic viscosity of a polymer solution to its molecular weight. By utilizing viscometry, a technique that measures the resistance of a polymer solution to flow, the equation allows for the estimation of polymer molecular weight….