Welcome to the NMR Laboratory
The School of Chemical Sciences NMR Lab is the finest academic laboratory in the country in terms of the availability and types of services offered.
- In 1996 three new instruments were added to the Laboratory and two magnets were
refitted with new consoles and probes.
- In 2002, two spectrometers were upgraded to state-of-the-art solid state NMR consoles.
- In 2005, an additional 500 MHz spectrometer was added for short-to-medium length experiments.
- In 2006, the 600 MHz spectrometer was upgraded with a 5mm AutoTuneX probe.
These eight NMR spectrometers are housed in three locations: Roger Adams Laboratory, Noyes Laboratory, and Chemical and Life Sciences Laboratory. The 750 MHz spectrometer, supported in part by the W. M. Keck Foundation, is available for those experiments that require the highest sensitivity and dispersion. Identically configured 600 MHz and 500 MHz spectrometers are available for multi-field studies and those experiments not as demanding in terms of dispersion and sensitivity. Spectrometers at 400 MHz and 500 MHz are available for short-to-medium length experiments, and 500 and 300 MHz wide-bore spectrometers with specialty probes and solids accessories are used to perform multinuclear and solid state NMR experiments. All of the NMR spectrometers are equipped for variable temperature operation. All spectrometers equipped with gradients and can be used with multipulse sequences to generate 2D, 3D,and 4D data sets.
The Laboratory employs three spectroscopists to operate and maintain equipment in the laboratory and to assist in its use. The primary function of this facility is to provide the highest level of NMR service to the students and faculty of the entire School.
