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Processes comprising crosslinking polyethylene or using crosslinked polyethylene

US8871131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2006
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7532
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided are processes comprising crosslinking polyethylene or using crosslinked polyethylene. Furthermore, the processes may include compacting and/or sintering the polyethylene. The polyethylene can comprise virgin ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 g/mol, to provide a compacted composition comprising virgin ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.

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