Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is an analytical technique that studies nuclei and their molecular structures, dynamic processes and chemical reactions.
The Bruker AscendTM 400 MHz Spectrometer equipped with iProbe SmartProbe allows rapid and fully automated acquisition of routine 1D and 2D NMR experiments. This spectrometer is mainly dedicated to School of Chemistry and Department of Chemical Engineering studies. It is equipped with a control temperature unit that allows variable temperatures experiments. The SampleCase autosampler has 60 sample holder positions allowing fully automated operation of NMR during the day, night and even weekend.
Experiments include 1D: 1H, 11B, 13C, 19F, 31P and 2D: COSY, HSQC, HMBC
Access
Users from subscribed research groups are offered free training. After training, a user's ICON account will be setup (ICON is the automation software for routine analysis). The instrument operation allows walk-up access, thus booking in advance is not required. Please read the NMR access guideline and ensure to well understand the access requirement.
All subscribed research groups will also benefit from free site license of Mnova (Mestrelab) NMR software.
Non-subscribed users may access through fee-for-services.
Training
Users must submit an iLab training request (TrACEES -> Chemistry Node Training Request) and complete relevant OHS training on TrainMe. On the training day, users must bring a printout copy of the induction form and can present TrainMe certificates on electronic devices.
Training schedule: Four weekly training sessions in the beginning of each semester, then followed by monthly training.
Training materials include: Induction form, Standard operating procedure.
Other useful materials
Sample preparation guide (TBA)
Contact and Location
Dr Alex Duan (Platform Manager)
Resonance Lab (Room 287), School of Chemistry, Building 153, The University of Melbourne