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UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)
UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE) (UHMWPE): plastics engineering material. Density 940 kg/m³. Elastic modulus 0.8 GPa. Full property sheet with thermal…
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Specification
- Name
- UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight PE)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- UHMWPE
- Applications
- Hip replacements, Conveyor guides, Wear strips, Food processing
- Notes
- Highest abrasion resistance of any thermoplastic. Self-lubricating. FDA approved.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 940 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 40 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 0.8 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.46 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.42 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 200 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1800 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 135 °C |