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Chirulen® UHMW-PE Compression Molded 1020 HXLPE

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Chirulen® UHMW-PE Compression Molded 1020 HXLPE, a type of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), is tailored for applications in the medical field, specifically in orthopedic implants. With a custom physical form, Chirulen® UHMW-PE Compression Molded 1020 HXLPE ensures reliable performance in demanding medical applications, meeting the stringent requirements for orthopedic implants with its notable features.

Polymer Name: Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE / PEX)

Physical Form: Custom

Features: Good Notched Impact Strength, High Energy Absorption, High Molecular Weight, Low Coefficient of Friction, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, Wear Resistant

Density: 931.0 - 931.0 kg/m³

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (Annealed material, prior to crosslinking)935.0kg/m³ASTM D792 / ASTM D1505
Tensile Stress at Yield (Tensile strength, prior to crosslinking)22MPaASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Tensile Stress at Break (Ultimate tensile strength, prior to crosslinking)57MPaASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Elongation (at Break, prior to crosslinking)474%ASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Shore Hardness (15 sec, prior to crosslinking)66.0D - ScaleASTM D2240
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, prior to crosslinking)196kJ/m²ISO 11542.2
Crystallinity (1ˢᵗ heat, 20°C - 160°C, prior to crosslinking)58.0%ASTM F2625, Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Notched Impact Strength (lzod, prior to crosslinking)143kJ/m²ASTM F648
Notched Impact Strength (lzod, crosslinked fabricated form)74kJ/m²ASTM F648
Water Absorption (at 23°C until Saturation, Prior to crosslinking)max. 0.05%ASTM D570
Density (Annealed material, crosslinked fabricated form)931.0kg/m³ASTM D792 / ASTM D1505
Tensile Stress at Yield (Tensile strength, crosslinked fabricated form)21MPaASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Tensile Stress at Break (Ultimate tensile strength, crosslinked fabricated form)52.0MPaASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Elongation (at Break, crosslinked fabricated form)350.0%ASTM F648 / ASTM D638
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, crosslinked fabricated form)79kJ/m²ISO 11542.2
Crystallinity (1ˢᵗ heat, 20°C - 160°C, crosslinked fabricated form)53.0%ASTM F2625, Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Water Absorption (at 23°C until Saturation, Crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.05%ASTM D570
Compressive Modulus (Crosslinked fabricated form)792.0MPaASTM D792
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min, prior to crosslinking)136°CASTM F2625, Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Vicat Softening Point (10N, 50°C/hr, Prior to crosslinking)134°CASTM D1525
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 80°C, prior to crosslinking)1.8 x 10⁻⁴K⁻¹ASTD D696
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.8 MPa, prior to crosslinking)42.0°CASTM D648
Thermal Conductivity (Prior to crosslinking)approx. 0.4W/(m*K)DIN 52612
Crystallization Temperature Range (20°C - 160°C, prior to crosslinking)126 - 144°CASTM F2625
Ash Particles (Prior to crosslinking)max. 150mg/kgISO 3451 -1
Oxidation Resistance (Surface oxidation index, prior to crosslinking)max. 0.1IndexASTM F2102
Oxidation Resistance (Bulk oxidation index, prior to crosslinking)max. 0.1IndexASTM F2102
Oxidation Induction Time to Conducted (at 200°C, prior to crosslinking)10.0minASTM D3895
Melting Temperature (10°C/min, crosslinked fabricated form)136°CASTM F2625, Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Ash Particles (Crosslinked fabricated form)max. 150mg/kgISO 3451 -1
Oxidation Resistance (Surface oxidation index, crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.1IndexASTM F2102
Oxidation Resistance (Bulk oxidation index, crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.1IndexASTM F2102
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nominal Yield (Crosslinked fabricated form)70.05NASTM F2183
Maximum Load (Crosslinked fabricated form)79.37NASTM F2183
Maximum Displacement (Crosslinked fabricated form)4.196mmASTM F2183
Work to Failure (Crosslinked fabricated form)184.4 - 283.6mJASTM F2183
Fatigue Crack Propogation C (Y intercept, linear region, crosslinked fabricated form)2.18 x 10⁻⁸mm/cycleper CPG Procedure
Fatigue Crack Propogation C (Y intercept, 1 x 10⁻⁷ to 2 x 10⁻⁴ , crosslinked fabricated form)8.83 x 10⁻⁹m/cycle/(Mpa*m^1/2)^mper CPG Procedure
Fatigue Crack Propogation m Exponent for ΔK (Linear region, crosslinked fabricated form)5.865MPa*m¹/²per CPG Procedure
Fatigue Crack Propogation m Exponent for ΔK (1 x 10⁻⁷ to 2 x 10⁻⁴, crosslinked fabricated form)8.36MPa*m¹/²per CPG Procedure
Fatigue Crack Propogation ΔK Inception (Crosslinked fabricated form)1.196MPa*m¹/²per CPG Procedure
Surface Oxidative Index (Time = 0, crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.1ASTM F2102
Bulk Oxidative Index (at Time = 0, crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.1ASTM F2102
Maximum Oxidative Index (Time = 0, crosslinked fabricated form)max. 0.1ASTM F2102
Surface Oxidative Index (Time = 2 weeks, crosslinked fabricated form)0.1ASTM F2102 / ASTM F2003
Bulk Oxidative Index (at Time =2 weeks, crosslinked fabricated form)0.1ASTM F2102 / ASTM F2003
Maximum Oxidative Index (Time = 2 weeks, crosslinked fabricated form)0.1ASTM F2102 / ASTM F2003
In Situ Swell Ratio (Crosslinked fabricated form)3.3RatioASTM F2214
In Situ Crosslink Density (Crosslinked fabricated form)0.17mol/dm³ASTM F2214
In Situ Molecular Weight between Crosslinks (Crosslinked fabricated form)5266.0g/molASTM F2214
Trans Vinyiene Yield (Crosslinked fabricated form)0.021RatioASTM F2381, Infrared Spectroscopy for Cross Link Density
Electron Spin Resonance (Crosslinked fabricated form)below RLSpins / gram

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