From Ethylene Gas to UHMWPE Component: The Process of Producing Orthopedic Implants

The UHMWPE Handbook: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement

Volumn , Issue , 2004, Pages 13-36

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COMPRESSION MOLDING; ETHYLENE; FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS; MANUFACTURE; NONMETALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES; POLYETHYLENES; RESINS;

CONVERSION METHODS; DIFFERENT STAGES; DIRECT COMPRESSION MOLDINGS; IMPLANT DESIGN; MEDICAL GRADES; ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT; PRODUCTION PIPELINES; SEMI-FINISHED STOCK;

ULTRAHIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENES;

EID: 85032529615     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-012429851-4/50003-6     Document Type: Chapter

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