Construção de câmara de luz ultravioleta para fotopolimerização de fases estacionárias monolíticas Coinstruction of ultraviolet-light chamber for monolithic stationary phases photo-polymerization

Abstract

The assembly of a photochemical reactor with six fluorescent lamps, used for photopolymerizations is described. This chamber presents a mobile support, allowing the placement of samples at different heights and a safety lock that interrupts the radiation, if it is opened during operation. The mirrored internal walls avoid the dispersion and non-uniform distribution of light. There is no high heating because the own character of the used lamps. All parts could be purchased in commerce with less than U$ 150,00. This reactor was successfully used for monolithic stationary phase photopolymerization.

Keywords

• photochemical reactor
• photopolymerization
• ultraviolet crosslinker