kiteytymisaste
Kiteytymisaste, a Finnish term, translates to "degree of crystallization" or "crystallinity" in English. It refers to the extent to which a material, particularly a polymer or a solid, is composed of crystalline regions. Many materials, especially polymers, exist in a semi-crystalline state, meaning they contain both ordered crystalline structures and disordered amorphous regions. The kiteytymisaste quantifies the proportion of crystalline material within the sample.
This property is crucial as it significantly influences the physical and mechanical characteristics of a material.
Various analytical techniques can be employed to determine the kiteytymisaste. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) is commonly