Abstract
Gamma irradiation is used as a sterilization method for joint prosthesis. For this procedure, gamma irradiation causes crosslinking of UHMWPE. Crosslinked UHMWPE molecules connect each other strongly. However gamma irradiation causes the reduction in mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation because primary chain scission occurrs. Therefore, excessive irradiation would cause some problems. We suggest the existence of the optimum dose for minimum wear and moderate reduction in tensile strength and elongation. Furthermore we indicate a mechanism of wear resistance of gamma irradiated UHMWPE.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005 |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Pages | 657-658 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0791842029, 9780791842027 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | 2005 World Tribology Congress III - Washington, D.C., United States Duration: Sep 12 2005 → Sep 16 2005 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005 |
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Other
| Other | 2005 World Tribology Congress III |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
| Period | 9/12/05 → 9/16/05 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Engineering(all)
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Sawano, T., Murakami, T., & Sawae, Y. (2005). Evaluation of wear resistance of cross-linked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for joint prostheses in the multi-directional pin-on-plate apparatus. In Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005 (pp. 657-658). (Proceedings of the World Tribology Congress III - 2005). American Society of Mechanical Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1115/wtc2005-63656