Table 1 Polymethylmetacrylate features
From: Percutaneous consolidation of bone metastases: strategies and techniques
Solid phase composition | • PMMA pre-polymer and/or copolymers of acrylic acid (AA) • Activator of the polymerization: benzoyl peroxide • Radiopacifiers: barium sulfate, zirconium dioxide, tantalum, and tungsten |
Liquid phase composition | • Methyl methacrylate monomer • Activator of the polymerization: N-N-dimethyl-p-toluidine (DMPT) • Inhibitor of polymerization during storage: hydroquinone (HQ) |
Bending modulus Bending strength Compressive strength | • 2600–3500 MPa • 46–76 MPa • 70–111 MPa |