The effect of irradiation, annealing temperature, and artificial aging on the oxidation, mechanical properties, and fracture mechanisms of UHMWPE.

Luisetto, Yannick

The effect of irradiation, annealing temperature, and artificial aging on the oxidation, mechanical properties, and fracture mechanisms of UHMWPE. [electronic resource] - Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A Dec 2003 - 908-17 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1549-3296

10.1002/jbm.a.10090 doi


Biomechanical Phenomena
Gamma Rays
Hardness Tests
Materials Testing
Oxidation-Reduction
Polyethylenes--chemistry
Sterilization
Surface Properties
Temperature
Time Factors