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Preparation of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene

US10647792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2017
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Particulate ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (pUHMWPE) are disclosed having an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of at least 4 dl/g, a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of less than 4.0, a median particle size D50 of between 50 and 200 μm, a residual Ti-content of less than 10 ppm, a residual Si-content of less than 50 ppm, and a total ash content of less than 1000 ppm.

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