An UHMWPE Homocomposite for Joint Prostheses /
A homocomposite consisting of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) matrix and an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforcing phase is introduced. While the chemical compositions of the bulk and fibers are the same, the fibers have a higher strength and a higher melting tempe...
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Language: | English |
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West Conshohocken, Pa. :
ASTM International,
1998
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