UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)

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UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)

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UHMWPE

{
  "density": {
    "value": 940,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 40,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 0.8,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.46,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 0.42,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 200,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 1800,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 135,
    "unit": "°C"
  }
}

Hip replacements, Conveyor guides, Wear strips, Food processing

Highest abrasion resistance of any thermoplastic. Self-lubricating. FDA approved.