The effect of irradiation and aging on UHMWPE: A correlation between mechanical properties and oxidation

J. Wernle, J. Gilbert

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Abstract

The effect of gamma irradiation and aging on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and the correlation between mechanical properties and oxidation were investigated. Microindentation testing was performed across cut blocks of standard GUR 1020 resins, which were subjected to different treatment including gamma irradiation and artificial aging. FTIR was used to calculate the oxidation indices at each microindent location and then correlated with the mechanical properties. High, linear correlations were found to exist between mechanical properties and oxidation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages144
Number of pages1
StatePublished - 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: May 17 2004May 21 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Other

OtherTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/17/045/21/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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