Statistical Theory of Networks of Non‐Gaussian Flexible Chains

The aim of this paper is to develop a selfconsistent theory of rubber‐like materials consisting of networks of non‐Gaussian chain molecules. Three kinds of series developments are derived for the distribution function of perfectly flexible single chains from the Fourier integral solution of Rayleigh; namely, (1) long chains with actual extension much less than the maximum extension, (2) long chains with actual extension comparable to the maximum extension, and (3) short chains. In the non‐Gaussian network theory, the leading term of the series (2) is used as the starting point for the individual chains of the network. Calculations are made for the case where the free junctions are moving with no restriction, and for the case where the free junctions are assumed to be at their most probable positions. The final expressions of the elastic energy for the two cases are compared, and it is shown that the percentage difference of the two expressions is of the order 1/n (n being the average number of links per c...

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