How to submit samples for spectra or imaging:

Most users of the NMR Facility are trained to operate the NMR spectrometers/imagers independently. However, if you need NMR spectra/mages only occasionally, it is probably more efficient and cost-effective to have Facility Staff run the instrumentation to obtain the data for you. Below are a few very simple guidelines and some information about sample preperation. For scheduling and futher information contact Jeff de Ropp, 530-752-7677, jsderopp@ucdavis.edu

Samples for NMR spectroscopy:

There are a variety of ways to prepare samples for NMR spectroscopy. The most common way of preparing samples for 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy is to dissolve the material to be studied into an appropriate deuterated solvent. We have 3, 5, 8, 10, and 20 mm probes available. Most analysis is done using 5 mm tubes for which 0.6 ml of sample is needed. Samples should not have any particulate matter in them and should be filtered or centrifuged before being placed in the NMR tube.

NMR Solvents and Tubes:

The NMR Facility does not supply NMR tubes or deuterated solvents. A limited amount of solvent or tubes can generally be purchased through the Chemistry stockroom on the main Davis campus. Larger orders of tubes can be placed through Wilmad. Deuterated solvents can be purchased from several vendors of chemicals and isotope labeled chemicals such as Aldrich or Cambridge Isotope Labs.

Samples for NMR imaging (MRI):

Samples for MRI can range from plants to animals to inorganic materials. There are a large variety of possibilities for sample preparation and handling; contact Jeff de Ropp, 530-752-7677, jsderopp@ucdavis.edu for further details.