Sintered polyethylene

Sintered polyethylene is a polyethylene powder that is formed into a solid without melting it. It can be produced using heat, pressure, or selective laser sintering.^[1] It has applications as a coating on pipes and skis, and as a filter medium.

^ Bai, J.; Zhang, B.; Song, J.; Bi, G.; Wang, P.; Wei, J. (2016). "The effect of processing conditions on the mechanical properties of polyethylene produced by selective laser sintering". Polymer Testing. 52: 89–93. doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.04.004.

[1] Bai, J.; Zhang, B.; Song, J.; Bi, G.; Wang, P.; Wei, J. (2016). "The effect of processing conditions on the mechanical properties of polyethylene produced by selective laser sintering". Polymer Testing. 52: 89–93. doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.04.004.

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