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Weight and dimensional changes of doped, 100-kGy irradiated UHMWPE as a function of temperature
| Doping temperature (°C) | Weight change (%) | Volumetric change (%) | Surface VEI | Penetration depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1.2±0.0 | 1.2±0.01 | 0.66±0.02 | 1.5±0.2 |
| 110 | 0.7±0.1 | 0.4±0.3 | 0.91±0.08 | 2.0±0.0 |
| 120 | 2.8±0.0 | 3.5±0.4 | 1.58±0.10 | 4.0±0.9 |
| 130 | 10.7±2.1 | 10.4±0.8 | 2.61±0.47 | 8.2±3.3 |
| 140 | 24.6±0.6 | 31.1±0.6 | 4.14±0.14 | >10 |
