NMR

NMR Facility MSRH introduction video

We have 6 solution-state spectrometers in operation, all supplied by Bruker. Five of the systems had major updates in 2013 to AvIII HD standard; the sixth is a much older DRX-400. All the systems have multinuclear probes.

  • Three Av-400 spectrometers, each with a “SampleXpress” automatic sample changer, provide an open-access “walk-up” service for trained users only.
  • One 500 MHz spectrometer and two 400 MHz spectrometers are used to provide a service and primarily run longer or more specialised measurements. These spectrometers each have a rather older version of the sample changer.
  • The facility can be used to observe many nuclei, for example 1H, 2H, 7Li, 11B, 13C, 14N, 15N, 17O, 19F, 27Al, 29Si, 31P, 33S, 35Mg, 59Co, 77Se, 119Sn and 195Pt. The types of experiments on offer include 2D measurements, COSY, HSQC, HMBC, HMQC, NOESY, ROESY, HOESY, TOCSY and 19F-X correlation; Relaxation (T1 and T2); Diffusion (DOSY); Reaction Kinetics Monitoring and Variable Temperature (-90°C +120°C).

Potential users of the open-access systems should consult the NMR staff about training. Samples for the service are submitted via room B12: new users should consult the NMR staff for details.

Distribution of data

Data from all these instruments is available via the NOMAD server. An archive of pre-NOMAD data is also maintained on a storage system operated by ICT. This archive can be accessed via a server provided by ICT at icnfs-chnmr-backups.cc.ic.ac.uk\ch-nmr.

Desktop NMR processing software for PCs

The majority of students and researchers are using the MestReNova product for which we have a campus license: it can be downloaded from \\store.ic.ac.uk\ic\fons\chemistry\general\software. Free Bruker Topspin software with a 3-year academic license can be obtained directly from Bruker.

Charging for NMR services

All work is charged based on the machine time used: we charge at the same rate for each instrument. The hourly charges as of October 2024 are as follows:    

Contact

Peter Haycock - NMR Spectroscopist

Stuart Elliott - NMR Spectroscopist

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