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429015

Polyethylene

Ultra-high molecular weight, average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

Synonym(s):

PE

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
9002-88-4
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866830
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00084423

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Product Name

Polyethylene, Ultra-high molecular weight, average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

description

coefficient of friction: 0.20 - 0.25

(Cr-plated steel, 23°C, static, ASTM D 1894)

form

powder

mol wt

average Mw 3,000,000-6,000,000

hardness

52 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)

transition temp

softening point 136 °C (Vicat, ASTM D 1525B)
Tm 138 °C (DSC)

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

Quality Level

100

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Application

Bearings, gears, bushings and other moving parts.

Features and Benefits

Self-lubricating extraordinary wear properties.
Abrasion, corrosion and impact resistance exceeds many conventional materials, including steel and expensive metals and alloys.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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MKCZ4194
MKCQ1749
MKCQ1553
MKCH3289
MKCC9507

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Morteza Meftah et al.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 95(13), 1193-1197 (2013-07-05)
Ceramic femoral heads produce less wear of the opposing polyethylene than do metal femoral heads in wear simulation studies. This is a matched-pair analysis of the wear of ceramic and metal femoral heads on conventional polyethylene in uncemented total hip
Eliandra Mirlei Rossi et al.
Journal of infection in developing countries, 7(3), 229-234 (2013-03-16)
Contaminated sponges might lead to cross-contamination in kitchens since they can transfer microorganisms to surfaces where microorganisms can survive for hours or days and contaminate food. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the transfer and the survival
Kelly M Seymour et al.
Journal of biomechanical engineering, 135(2), 021017-021017 (2013-03-01)
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, or ultra high), a frequently used material in orthopedic joint replacements, is often the cause of joint failure due to wear, fatigue, or fracture. These mechanical failures have been related to ultra high's strength
Alicia E Leadford et al.
Pediatrics, 132(1), e128-e134 (2013-06-05)
Hypothermia contributes to neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in preterm and low birth weight infants in developing countries. Plastic bags covering the trunk and extremities of very low birth weight infants reduces hypothermia. This technique has not been studied in
Ingvild Bostadløkken et al.
Ugeskrift for laeger, 175(13), 891-892 (2013-04-16)
We present a case of a 66-year-old woman who had a total knee arthroplasty. Shortly after surgery a 90° rotation of her polyethylene liner took place. The complication was undiagnosed for 1.5 years. To know this problem and be able
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