The effects of raw material, irradiation dose, and irradiation source on crosslinking of UHMWPE

被引：8
作者：
Greer, KW [1 ]
King, RS [1 ]
Chan, FW [1 ]
机构：
[1] DePuy Orthopaed, Res Dept, Warsaw, IN 46581 USA
来源：
CROSSLINKED AND THERMALLLY TREATED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENTS | 2004年 / 1445卷
关键词：
ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene; gamma irradiation; e-beam irradiation; crosslinking; Fourier-Transform infrared analysis; density; tensile properties; Izod impact; wear testing; orthopaedic medical devices; total joint replacement;
D O I：
10.1520/STP11932S
中图分类号：
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号：
0831 ;
摘要：
Four Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials were evaluated after various irradiation crosslinking processes to determine the effects of the materials and processes on their properties for orthopaedic applications. The materials and processes included two molecular weight materials (GUR 1020 and GUR 1050), two fabricated forms (ram extruded bar and compression-molded sheet), two irradiation sources (gamma and e-beam) and multiple irradiation doses ranging from 30120 kGy. Increasing irradiation dose led to increased crosslinking, decreased wear, and decreased toughness. The molecular weight of the starting material and the irradiation source both had effects on the final properties while the fabricated form did not. Wear testing of selected groups indicated that there was a direct correlation with irradiation dose but not with the crosslink density (as calculated from the swell ratio).
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页码：209 / 220
页数：12
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