Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:plastic
polymer |
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
|
| gptkbp:application |
bulletproof vests
cut-resistant gloves medical implants joint replacements sliding bearings marine ropes |
| gptkbp:ASTMStandard |
ASTM D4020
|
| gptkbp:brand |
gptkb:Spectra
gptkb:Dyneema |
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:plastic
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
(C2H4)n
|
| gptkbp:color |
white
|
| gptkbp:density |
0.930–0.935 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:fullName |
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
UHMWPE
|
| gptkbp:ISOStandard |
ISO 11542
|
| gptkbp:meltingPoint |
130–136 °C
|
| gptkbp:monomer |
ethylene
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Celanese
gptkb:DSM gptkb:LyondellBasell |
| gptkbp:property |
chemical resistance
biocompatible high abrasion resistance high impact strength low coefficient of friction self-lubricating |
| gptkbp:solubility |
insoluble in water
insoluble in most organic solvents |
| gptkbp:structure |
linear polymer
|
| gptkbp:tensileStrength |
40 MPa
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:football
fishing lines surgical sutures food processing equipment conveyor belts orthopedic implants high-performance fibers spinal implants hip replacements knee replacements parachute cords water filtration membranes |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dyneema
gptkb:ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|