Change in structure of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene due to irradiation in air and in nitrogen

International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 71-84

  Al Maadeed, M A ^a  

^a Qatar University   (Qatar)

Author keywords

Cross linking; Crystallinity; Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

Indexed keywords

EID: 32944460842     PISSN: 1023666X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10236660500486424     Document Type: Conference Paper

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