The Facility & Equipment
Our facility spans three locations, supporting a total of five NMR spectrometers and one EPR spectrometer
Main lab & manager’s office: Searle 340F (Two 500 and one 400 MHz NMR instruments)
Gordon Center Lab: GCIS E340 (One 500 and one 400 MHz NMR instruments)
EPR Lab: Jones 103. (One X-band EPR instrument)
Training
Facility staff provide training to operate the instruments, process data, and prepare samples. We hold two types of regular training: Level1 covers use of the autosampler-equipped spectrometers, and Level2 covers manual operation of the other spectrometers. Under COVID, all training is conducted one-one-one with the facility manager, and scheduling is arranged on an individual basis. Training for specific techniques (such as “variable temperature” operation) is available by arrangement with the facility manager.
Automated operation - Level1 training
“I put my samples in the robot so I can return to the bench while the spectrometer acquires high-quality routine data for me.”
Manual operation - Level2 training
“I walk up to the instrument and operate it manually to get a quick routine spectrum or two.”
Intensive operation - Level2 training, optional training
“I reserve instrument time for an extended period, then use it to manually run experiments that require extra attention and time. I may leave it to run unattended for several hours, perhaps at high or low temperature.”
NEWS
NEW 400-2 IS ONLINE!
The new 400-2 is ready for use! With this upgrade, the spectrometer has transformed into an automated high-throughput engine for routine data acquisition. “Routine” now includes a variety of standard 2D experiments, plus 1D experiments for a growing assortment of NMR-active nuclei.
Managing Expectations for Second Week of Phase 2 Reopening
Major events took place in Week 1 of reopening, including a number of hardware and software upgrades to NMR systems. For Week 2, expect to continue using 400-1 for routine work. Other systems are actively being configured and upgraded in various ways, so please be patient.
400-1 Getting its Autosampler Upgrade
Monday, June 15, 2020 is turning out to be unusually eventful for the NMR Facility. Not only are we partially reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, but it's our first day installing new equipment. Today, Bruker engineer Lance Ballard is upgrading the...