Structural changes of UHMWPE after e-beam irradiation and thermal treatment.

M, Slouf; H, Synkova; J, Baldrian; A, Marek; J, Kovarova; P, Schmidt; H, Dorschner; M, Stephan; U, Gohs

doi:10.1002/jbm.b.30942

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Structural changes of UHMWPE after e-beam irradiation and thermal treatment.

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Slouf M

Synkova H

Baldrian J

Abstract

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was irradiated with accelerated electrons (1 MeV in air) using high dose rates (> 25 kGy/min) and thin specimens (thickness 1 mm). Parts of the specimens were remelted (200 degrees C for 10 min; 150 degrees C for 0, 2, 10, 30, 60 min). All specimens ...

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