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Tensile properties for conventional and α-tocopherol doped, irradiated UHMWPE [14]
| Sample | UTS (MPa) | YS (MPa) | EAB (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unaged conventional UHMWPE | 52 ± 5 | 24 ± 1 | 347 ± 35 |
| Aged conventional UHMWPE | 33 ± 1 | 28 ± 1 | 434 ± 40 |
| Unaged vitamin E-doped, irradiated UHMWPE | 46 ± 3 | 25 ± 1 | 230 ± 9 |
| Aged vitamin E-doped, irradiated UHMWPE | 45 ± 2 | 25 ± 1 | 234 ± 21 |
