People, Spectrometers and Data Stations in the NMR Facility at the Department of Chemistry

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People

The NMR Service group's main room can be found @ WB-13 and the phone is (780) 492-2573:

  • Ryan McKay (NMR Facility Manager) Office E3-17A, Phone (780) 492-9950

NMR Spectrometers and Work Stations

There are eight Agilent/Varian/Bruker Liquids NMR Spectrometers in operation: 400 (x3), 500 (x2), 600, 700, and 800 MHz; named mr400, i400, s400, ibd5, u500, i600, v700, and an800 respectively. The Rod Wasylishen and Vladimir Michaelis groups also have four solid state NMR instruments (presently R300, R400, R500, and vm600 with DNP) supported by the Chemistry Department and NMR group. Spectrometer details needed for experimental write-ups are available below.

There are seven Linux based PC work stations available for general usage e.g. d300, d401, d500, d601, and d602 (see below) as well
as remote access from PCs and Macs located in individual research groups.

Information updated Nov. 2023.
Liquids NMR Spectrometers

mr400


i400

s400 


ibd5

Liquids NMR Spectrometers

u500


i600


v700

800

Solids NMR Spectrometers

R300


R400


R500


vm600 with DNP
Emeritus Liquids Instruments

m400


i300


North Display


South Display

Former Group Picture and Members

The NMR Service group June 20, 2006.

Back Row (left to right): Mark Miskolzie, Dr. Albin Otter, Glen Bigam
Front Row (left to right): Nupur Dabral, Lai Kong

 

NMR Instrumentation Details


 

mr400 (UofA phone extension: 2-8619)

Agilent/Varian DD2 MR two channel 400 MHz spectrometer installed April 2013, Protune and oneNMR probe, located in SB-3E. Brief summary of features:

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ProTune: Automated tuning/matching from the keyboard

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1H-19F/13C,15N,31P via Agilent oneNMR Probe, Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 19G/cm) providing direct and indirect detection of heteronuclei. Quartz insert in probe, no 11B background

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Spectrometer specs

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Linux based PC with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A

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HP LaserJet M602 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer can only be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The booking rules are enforced by the on-line reservation system.

  This button takes you directly to the mr400 reservation page.


 

i400 (phone extension: 2-8619)

Bruker Avance Nanobay NEO two-channel 400 MHz spectrometer installed in spring 2023 (original installation fall 2001), with Automated Tune/Match and 60 position SampleCase. Located in SB-3E. Brief summary of features:

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Bruker Automated Tune/Match

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iProbe BBFO 5mm BBF/1H
direct X-nuclei observation with 1H decoupling and 1H observation (indirect detection), and X-nuclei range includes 19F and broad band range 31P-109Ag (161-18.6MHz) excluding 171Yb-9Be (69-56MHz), i.e. BroadBand with F observe probe, with pulse field gradientst of ~50G/cm.

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Spectrometer specs

bullet SampleCase 60 sample capable); instructions on how to operate the instrument with the sample changer robot can be found here
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Linux based PC with Bruker TopSpin

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Variable Temperature Capable

This spectrometer cannot be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The time is assigned to robot-controlled operation.


  s400 (phone extension: 2-2573

Bruker Avance NEO two channel spectrometer. Original console 2001, shielded magnet November 2006, with Bruker upgrade Spring 2023. Located in WB-13. Brief summary of features:

bullet iProbe BBFO 5mm BBF/1H
X-nuclei optimized 5mm double resonance broad banded Bruker iProbe (BBFO SmartProbe) designed for direct X-nuclei observation with 1H decoupling and for 1H observation (indirect detection).
The X-nuclei range includes 19F, and the broad band range 31P-109Ag (BBF) excluding 171Yb-9Be. Pulsed field gradients available ~50G/cm.
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Spectrometer specs

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Linux based PC with TopSpin 4.x
This spectrometer cannot be reserved via the on-line reservation system. Please contact NMR Facility staff.


ibd5 (phone extension: 2-3507)

Bruker Avance NEO 3-Channel 500 MHz spectrometer installed in the Fall of 2023, located in EB-44. Magnet installed 2000. Brief summary of features:

bullet N2 Cooled Prodigy ProbeBBO-H&F: X nuclei optimized 5mm double resonance BBO H&F CryoProbe Prodigy designed for X-nuclei observation with 1H or 19F decoupling and 1H or 19F observation with X-nuclei decoupling. The X-nuclei range includes the broadband (BB) range 31P-15N excluding 199Hg-153Eu. Probe includes cooled preamplifiers for 1H & 19F, BB and 2H.
bullet SampleJet Robotic system
bullet Pulsed field gradients of ~50G/cm available.
bullet iProbe TBO 5mm BBF/19F/1H (low-F),X-nuclei optimized triple resonance broad banded Bruker iProbe TBO designed for direct X-nuclei observation with 1H and/or 19F decoupling and for 1H observation (indirect detection). The X-nuclei range corresponds to 19F and the broad band range 31P-109Ag (BBF) excluding 171Yb-9Be.
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet TopSpin 4.x with automatic tuning/matching
bullet SampleCase - 24 position robotic sample handling

 

For NMR users publishing with previous equipment:

Agilent/Varian Inova four-channel 500 MHz spectrometer installed in summer 2000 located in EB-44. Brief summary of features: ProTune: tuning from the keyboard, 1H-19F/15N-31P autoxdb, Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 70 G/cm) providing direct and indirect detection of heteronuclei,
temperature range is -70 to +100C , Linux based PC with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A.

This spectrometer can only be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The booking rules are enforced by the on-line reservation system.

  This button takes you directly to the ibd5 reservation page


 

u500 (phone extension: 2-3507)


Agilent/Varian VNMRS two-channel 500 MHz spectrometer installed in November 2006 (Oxford magnet installed 1991), 7510 AS autosampler installed January 2012, located in EB-44. Brief summary of features:

bullet 13C/1H dual cold probe (2500:1 1H sensitivity and 1500:1 13C sensitivity), Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 70 G/cm) providing direct and indirect detection of 13C (no other heteronuclei)
bullet fully robot-operated (7510 AS; 12 sample capable); instructions on how to operate the instrument with the sample changer robot can be found here
bullet ProTune: tuning from the keyboard
bullet waveform generators on 2 channels for generation of shaped pulses
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet Linux based PC with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A
bullet HP LaserJet P4014 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer cannot be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The time is assigned to robot-controlled operation.

  This button takes you directly to the u500 reservation page.


  i600 (phone extension: 2-8588


Agilent/Varian VNMRS four-channel 600 MHz spectrometer upgraded from Inova console in the spring of 2010 (Oxford magnet 1997) located in SB-3F. Brief summary of features:

bullet inverse detection, 1H(15N/13C) triple resonance, Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 70 G/cm)
bullet ProTune: tuning from the keyboard
bullet waveform generators on all channels for generation of shaped pulses
bullet typically used for bio-organic samples; 2D techniques include GCOSY, GTOCSY, NOESY, TROESY, HMQC, HMQC-TOCSY, HMBC, HSQC, 1D-TOCSY, 1D-TROESY and many more; full 3D capabilities
bullet solid state capabilities (3.2 and 1.2 mm) and gHX 40uL nanoprobe
bullet direct detection of 13C is supported
bullet temperature range limited to -15 to +75C
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet Linux based PC with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A
bullet HP LaserJet P3015 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer can only be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The booking rules are enforced by the on-line reservation system. (new June 2016)

 This button takes you directly to the i600 reservation page.


  v700 (phone extension: 2-2801

Agilent VNMRS four-channel, dual receiver 700 MHz spectrometer. Console installed in summer/fall of 2009 with new superconducting magnet in 2014. The instrument is located in EB-44. Brief summary of features:

bullet inverse detection, cryo-cooled 1H(15N/13C) triple resonance, Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 70 G/cm), 7000:1 1H sensitivity
bullet Agilent 7620: Automatic sample handling system, 96 sample positions
bullet ProTune: tuning from the keyboard
bullet waveform generators on 4 channels for generation of shaped pulses
bullet direct detection of 13C available
bullet dual detectors
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet Linux based PC with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A
bullet HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer cannot be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The time is assigned to robot-controlled operation.

Additional time or requests from other groups for instrument time are handled by the NMR Group (phone: 2-2573).


  800 Spectrometer (phone extension: 2-XXXX

Bruker Avance NEO 3-Channel Console, with 500W 1H, 500WBB, 1000WBB.. Brief summary of features:

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PROBE QXI-F 5mm 1H/19F/13C/15N
1H optimized 5mm quadruple resonance QXI probe designed for 1H observation with 19F, 13C and/or 15N decoupling.

PROBE BBO 5mm BB/1H
X-nuclei optimized 5mm double resonance broad banded BBO probe designed for X-nuclei observation with 1H decoupling and for 1H observation.
The X-nuclei range corresponds to the broad band (BB) range 31P-109Ag.

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CryoProbe (He) BBO-H&F 5mm BB/1H&19F
X nuclei optimized 5mm double resonance BBO H&F CryoProbe designed for X-nuclei observation with 1H or 19F decoupling and 1H or 19F observation with X-nuclei decoupling. The X-nuclei range includes the broadband (BB) range 31P-15N with 199Hg-153Eu excluded. Probe includes cooled preamplifiers for 1H & 19F, BB and 2H.

CryoProbe (He) TCI-HCN 5mm 1H/13C/15N with 2H lock for BioMolecular NMR.

 

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PROBE MAS-SB 4mm DR-(low range) DVT
Double resonance X/H 4mm CP-MAS DVT probe for solid state NMR with standard bore (SB) magnets

PROBE MAS-SB 3.2mm DR-(low range) DVT
Top-loading double resonance X/H 3.2mm CP-MAS DVT probe for solid state NMR with standard bore (SB) magnets..

PROBE MAS-SB 1.3mm DR-H&F DVT
Double resonance X/F-H 1.3mm CP-MAS DVT probe with automated sample insert and eject (Insert/Eject) for solid state NMR with standard bore (SB) magnets.
Probe used for NMR of reasonably sensitive nuclei with large chemical shift anisotropies or quadrupole broadenings that can be averaged under fast magic angle spinning.

 

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bullet SampleCase (SC24) is a versatile sample changer for routine High Resolution NMR applications.
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet Linux based PC with TopSpin 4.x

This spectrometer cannot be reserved via the on-line reservation system. The time is assigned to robot-controlled operation.

Additional time or requests from other groups for instrument time are handled by the NMR Group (phone: 2-2573).


Emeritus Liquids Spectrometers

  m400 - decomissioned June 21st, 2019

Agilent/Varian Mercury two-channel 400 MHz spectrometer installed in fall 2004, SMS autosampler installed summer 2008, upgraded Mercury console installed summer 2017, located in W1-19. Brief summary of features:

bullet probe: Nalorac 1H/19F/13C/31P auto-switchable, providing direct and indirect detection of 13C and 31P without cable switching
bullet fully robot-operated (SMS autosampler; 100 sample capable); instructions on how to operate the instrument with the sample changer robot can be found here
bullet occasionally reserved for undergraduate and graduate courses during the fall and winter terms
bullet Spectrometer specs
bullet probe: Nalorac 1H/19F/13C/31P auto-switchable, providing direct and indirect detection of 13C and 31P without cable switching
bullet Linux based PC with VNMRJ 3.2A
bullet HP LaserJet P4015 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer is no longer available for reservation via the on-line reservation system.


 
i300 - decomissioned March 8th, 2013

Varian Inova 300 MHz two-channel spectrometer installed in spring 1997, located in SB-3E.Brief summary of features:

bullet inverse detection, 1H{15N-31P} double resonance, Z-gradient probe (max. gradient strength 22 G/cm)
bullet typically used for 1D proton spectra and 2D techniques such as GCOSY, GTOCSY, TROESY, GHMQC, GHMBC
bullet waveform generator on 1 channel for generation of shaped pulses
bullet for currently supported solvents and techniques by EZ NMR system click here
bullet direct detection of heteronuclei is not supported
bullet temperature range: +5 to +45C
bullet fully networked to i400, s400, ibd5, u500, i600, v700, d500, d601, d300and ibdw
bullet Linux based PC 2.4 GHz quad core host computer: 4 GB RAM | 320 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture | USB | CD/DVD-R/W | dual display: one 22" and one 19" LCD monitor / software
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HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)

This spectrometer is no longer available for reservation via the on-line reservation system.


Data Stations and Terminals

 

d300 (phone extension: 2-3507)
Linux based hex core PC
data station with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A located with the 500's in Room EB-44:

bullet 16 GB RAM | 500 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet dual display: one 24" and one 19" LCD monitor | software
bullet HP LaserJet P4014 (8.5 x 11)

 

d401 (phone extension: 2-4472)
Linux based dual core PC
data station with VNMRJ 4.2 located with the m400 in Room W1-19:

bullet 8 GB RAM | 500 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet 19" LCD monitor | software
bullet HP LaserJet P4014 (8.5 x 11)

 

d500 (phone extension: 2-2573)
Linux based quad core PC data station with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A located in WB-13:

bullet 8 GB RAM / 250 GB ssd hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet dual display: one 22" and one 19" LCD monitor | software
bullet HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)


 

d501
Linux based quad core PC data station with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A located in CCIS 4-280:

bullet 8 GB RAM | 500 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet dual display: one 22" and one 19" LCD monitor | software
bullet HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)
bullet one terminal with full access to d501 located adjacent to d501


 

d601 (phone extension: 2-8619)
Linux based hex core PC data station with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A located in SB-3K:

bullet 16 GB RAM | 500 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet dual display: one 22" and one 19" LCD monitor | software
bullet HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)


 

d602 (phone extension: 2-8619)
Linux based hex core PC data station with OpenVNMRJ 3.1A located in SB-3K:

bullet 16 GB RAM | 500 GB hard drive | 64-bit architecture
bullet USB | CD/DVD-R/W
bullet dual display: two 19" LCD monitors | software
bullet HP LaserJet P3005 (8.5 x 11)

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