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A theory is given for the inverse square-root dependence of the intrinsic viscosity of polyelectrolytes on the concentration of added salt. The results agree with the data by Noda, Tsuge, and Nagasawa. The existence of at least a partial drainage effect in polyelectrolytes is discussed.
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Chien, H., Isihara, C. & Isihara, A. Intrinsic Viscosity of Polyelectrolytes in Salt Solutions. Polym J 8, 288–293 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1295/polymj.8.288
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