The Department offers a high resolution (solution state) NMR service to external users.   A range of NMR experiments are available at frequencies of 300, 400 and 500 MHz, including routine 1- and 2D proton and carbon, fluorine and phosphorus experiments.

Prices will vary depending upon the field strength used, instrument time and complexity of work required. 

Bruker DPX300

The spectrometer is equipped with a 60 position automatic sample changer (BACS-60) and a four nucleus, observe probe for 1H, 13C, 19F and 31P spectra. Primarily an undergraduate machine, the spectrometer is in operation 24 hours a day.  Daytime usage (weekdays) is strictly for 1D spectra, night time and weekend use is allocated for certain 2D experiments and 13C spectra.

Bruker DRX400

The spectrometer is equipped with a 60 position sample changer. The DRX400 spectrometer is primarily for postgraduate / research purposes. There are 3 different probes available, however, the majority of spectra are obtained using the QNP probe which is controlled / accessed using the ICONNMR software. Non-routine use (for variable temperature spectra for example) of the DRX400 can be booked by contacting the service manager (Dr Gerry Griffith) to arrange a time.

BRUKER AV500

The AV500 spectrometer is a dedicated research only spectrometer, with samples currently run manually by the service manager. The AV500 is equipped with 2 different probes, for normal samples the 5mm BBO probe is used. The spectrometer also has an LC-NMR probe. This spectrometer is used for low concentration samples or for samples that require improved field separation.