ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene
GPTKB entity
Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:polymer
gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:UHMWPE
gptkbp:biocompatible true
gptkbp:CASNumber 9001-88-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C2H4)n
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:density 0.930–0.935 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950s
gptkbp:flammability combustible
gptkbp:hasProperty chemical resistance
high abrasion resistance
high impact strength
low coefficient of friction
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Spectra
gptkb:Dyneema
gptkbp:meltingPoint 130–136 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight >3.5 million g/mol
gptkbp:monomer ethylene
gptkbp:producedBy polymerization of ethylene
gptkbp:reusable yes
gptkbp:tensileStrength 2.6 GPa (fiber)
gptkbp:usedIn gears
marine industry
bulletproof vests
cut-resistant gloves
medical implants
conveyor belts
liners
joint replacements
sliding bearings
synthetic ice rinks
gptkbp:UVResistance poor
gptkbp:waterAbsorption very low
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Low-friction_arthroplasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene