ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
GPTKB entity
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:plastic
polymer |
| 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 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
|
| 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:plastic
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|