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Jos L. L. Trochamnn1*
Edison Bittencourt2
1*
Depto. de Tecnologia de Polmeros - Faculdade de Engenharia Qumica - UNICAMP- j_troch_mann@hotmail.
R. Dr. Mrio de Nucci, 430, CEP 13083290, Campinas, SP, Brasil.
2
Depto. de Tecnologia de Polmeros - Faculdade de Engenharia Qumica - UNICAMP- edisonbit@dtp.feq.unicamp.br
A polymerization system with excellent optical and post processing mechanical properties, using free-radical
photochemical initiation was developed for use in cast polymerization. The casting device is UV radiated, on both
faces, minimizing photoinitiator concentration effects followed by a time-temperature profile. Several polymeric
systems were tested: monomers, oligomers, crosslinking agents and photoinitiators. Post-processing properties were
evaluated concerning to heat resistance, surface hardness, impact resistance and refractive index.