UHMWPE Powder

Formula: UHMWPE, HMPE, HPPE

Form: Powder

Material: Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, HMPE)

CAS Number: 9002-88-4

Commodity: Polymers

Mean Particle Size: 150µm

Molecular Weight: ~5000k g/mol

UHMWPE Powder is an ultra-high, molecular-weight polyethylene material offered in our extensive range of polymer powders. With 23 variations available, the properties of this engineering thermoplastic include outstanding abrasion and chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, impact strength, and flexibility even at low temperatures. Its applications include being used in high performance gears, bearings, artificial joints, bulletproof armor, and components requiring resistance to corrosive chemicals. UHMWPE Powder meets demanding requirements across industrial, medical, and defense sectors.

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Mean Particle Size		Nominal
Minimum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Particle Size D10		Nominal
Particle Size D50		Nominal
Particle Size D90		Nominal

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good-Fair
Acids - dilute	Good
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Fair
Greases and Oils	Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Fair-Poor
Halogens	Fair-Poor
Ketones	Good-Fair

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.1-0.2
Hardness - Rockwell	R50-70
Poisson's ratio	0.46
Elongation at break( % )	500
Tensile modulus( GPa )	0.2-1.2
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	1000
Tensile strength( MPa )	20-40

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	2.3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	1-10x 10⁻⁴
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	28
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁸

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	HB
Radiation resistance	Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % )	17
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ )	0.94

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	69
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	42
Upper working temperature( C )	55-95
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.42-0.51@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	130-200

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