reduced viscosity

of a polymer
synonym: viscosity number
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05220
The ratio of the relative viscosity increment to the mass concentration of the polymer, \(c\), i.e. \(\frac{\eta _{i}}{c}\), where \(\eta _{i}\) is the relative viscosity increment.
Notes:
  1. The unit must be specified; \(\pu{cm3 g-1}\) is recommended.
  2. This quantity is neither a viscosity nor a pure number. The term is to be looked on as a traditional name. Any replacement by consistent terminology would produce unnecessary confusion in the polymer literature. Synonymous with viscosity number.
Source:
Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 63 [Terms] [Book]