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Polyethylene

Medium density

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Linear Formula:
H(CH2CH2)nH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

form

powder

mp

109-111 °C

density

0.94 g/mL at 25 °C

InChI

1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Morteza Meftah et al.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 95(13), 1193-1197 (2013-07-05)
Ceramic femoral heads produce less wear of the opposing polyethylene than do metal femoral heads in wear simulation studies. This is a matched-pair analysis of the wear of ceramic and metal femoral heads on conventional polyethylene in uncemented total hip
Ingvild Bostadløkken et al.
Ugeskrift for laeger, 175(13), 891-892 (2013-04-16)
We present a case of a 66-year-old woman who had a total knee arthroplasty. Shortly after surgery a 90° rotation of her polyethylene liner took place. The complication was undiagnosed for 1.5 years. To know this problem and be able
Alicia E Leadford et al.
Pediatrics, 132(1), e128-e134 (2013-06-05)
Hypothermia contributes to neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in preterm and low birth weight infants in developing countries. Plastic bags covering the trunk and extremities of very low birth weight infants reduces hypothermia. This technique has not been studied in
Kelly M Seymour et al.
Journal of biomechanical engineering, 135(2), 021017-021017 (2013-03-01)
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, or ultra high), a frequently used material in orthopedic joint replacements, is often the cause of joint failure due to wear, fatigue, or fracture. These mechanical failures have been related to ultra high's strength
Łukasz Krakowxzyk et al.
Medical science monitor basic research, 19, 210-213 (2013-08-22)
The search for new surgical flap techniques and modifications of already existing ones is gaining increasing popularity. Progress in flap designing and harvesting have improved the functional and aesthetic results, especially in head and neck reconstruction. Ten pigs were used

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