chemical functionality

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Ability of functional groups present within a polymer or @P04742@ to participate in chemical reactions.
Note:
The chemical functionality of a @NT07562@ formed by a @ST07151@ from a precursor such as (RO)3Si–CH=CH2 is that of the vinyl group.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1804 [Terms] [Paper]
Cite as: IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997). Online version (2019-) created by S. J. Chalk. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
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