Crystallinity
Crystallinity refers to the degree of ordered molecular arrangement in a polymer or material. Higher crystallinity can increase stiffness, chemical resistance, melting point, and barrier performance, while lower crystallinity may improve clarity, flexibility, and impact behavior.
See related terms:
Amorphous
Crystallization Temperature
Melting Point
Molecular Orientation
Shrinkage Rate
Side-by-side amorphous and crystalline polymer-chain diagram.