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  1. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), it has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu.

  2. Oct 1, 2020 · This review provides a comprehensive source of information and understanding of the multifaceted aspects of UHMWPE with specific reference to chemistry, catalysis, processes for manufacturing, and an analysis of catalyst structure-polymer property relationships.

    • Ketan Patel, Ketan Patel, Samir H. Chikkali, Samir H. Chikkali, Swaminathan Sivaram, Swaminathan Siv...
    • 2020
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  4. Dec 22, 2015 · Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. Polyethylene is a polymer formed from ethylene (C 2 H 4), which is a gas having a molecular weight of 28 g/mol.

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  5. Dec 12, 2017 · Owing to a number of unique properties including wear resistance, resistance to stress cracking, notched impact strength, and ultralow embrittlement temperature, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), an intractable linear polyethylene resin with a molecular weight greater than 1 million g/mol , has been recognized as a key ...

    • Changlin Cao, Xiaochuan Chen, Xiaochuan Chen, Junxia Wang, Yu Lin, Yiyou Guo, Qingrong Qian, Qinghua...
    • 2018
  6. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has extremely high abrasion resistance when compared with other thermoplastics. It also has exceptional impact resistance, even at cryogenic temperatures, and is superior to stainless steel.

  7. Jul 13, 2017 · Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the most common bearing material in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties and wear resistance over other polymers.

  8. Abstract. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a semicrystalline polymer that has been used for over four decades as a bearing surface in total joint replacements. The mechanical properties and wear properties of UHMWPE are of interest with respect to the in vivo performance of UHMWPE joint replacement components.

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