Shear properties of some dental and other polymers.

Somerton, M; Braden, M; Ward, I M; Woods, D W · Biomaterials · 1991

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The shear modulus and elastic limit in shear were determined for a number of polymers of clinical interest, using a static torsion method. In particular, ultra-high modulus polyethylene was studied as a function of draw ratio, and compared with corresponding Young's modulus data. Materials of high shear moduli of potential clinical value are described.

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