Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility

Who we are

We specialise in the analysis of materials and bio-materials using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR and EPR) and provide solutions for research and industry.

Our facility is equipped to international standards, featuring state-of-the-art instruments including:

8 spectrometers for solution measurements
4 spectrometers for solids and soft matter analysis

1 spectrometer for electron magnetic resonance (EPR)

Additionally, we offer a dedicated computer room for off-line data processing and archiving.

Accreditation

Our facility is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, which is the international standard used to demonstrate the competence of testing laboratories.

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Capabilities

Polymer analysis

Comprehensive characterisation of polymer structures and properties. NMR spectroscopy is a useful tool for polymer analysis, delivering detailed insights into the structure and behaviour of the polymers.

Quantitative NMR (qNMR)

Precise quantification of pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals. Quantitative NMR is a valuable tool for accurate concentration measurements in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, polymer science, and metabolomics.

Solid state NMR

In-depth analysis of clay minerals, cement, and other solid materials. Solid-state NMR is a powerful analytical tool for understanding the structure and dynamics of solid materials.

Quality control

Rigorous testing and verification of simple organic compounds. Set the acquisition parameters such as pulse program, delay time, and number of scans. These settings vary based on the sample and the desired sensitivity.

Carbon material analysis

NMR spectroscopy is a valuable method for examining various carbon-based materials, providing insights into their structural and chemical properties.

Structural elucidation

Determination of complex molecular structures. 2D NMR provides detailed information to deeply understand the structure of complicated molecules such as proteins.

Kinetics studies

NMR technique allows researchers to track how the concentration of reactants and products changes over time, giving valuable insights into reaction mechanisms and kinetics.

Diffusion NMR

Diffusion-Ordered Spectroscopy (DOSY) is measuring how fast molecules move through the solvent, DOSY provides insights into the size, shape, and interactions of the molecules. DOSY experiment is particularly useful in studying complex mixtures, polymers, and biological macromolecules.

Multinuclear NMR

NMR spectroscopy uses to study a wide range of nuclei beyond hydrogen (1H) and carbon (13C). The powerful of NMR can involve examining other nuclei for instant; nitrogen (15N), phosphorus (31P), fluorine (19F), silicon (29Si), and many other nuclei.

Instruments

Gyro - 300 MHz Bruker Avance III

Gauss - 400 MHz Bruker Avance Neo

Rabi - 400 MHz Avance III HD

Weber - 400 MHz Bruker Avance III

Hertz - 500 MHz Bruker Avance Neo

Tesla - 600 MHz Bruker Avance III

Ernst - 600 MHz Bruker Avance III HD

60 MHz NMR - X-Pulse
Pines - 300 MHz Bruker Avance III

Bloch - 300 MHz Bruker Avance Neo

Vega - 400 MHz Bruker Avance Neo

Felix - 700 MHz Bruker Avance III
Bohr - Bruker EMXplus EPR
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The ILUMR MRI 2 MHz is a compact and portable desktop MRI system designed for educational and research applications. It enables users to perform 1D, 2D, and 3D MRI experiments, generating high-resolution images quickly and efficiently.

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The Mageleka MagnoMeter TD NMR 20 MHz is a cutting-edge low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer designed for versatile applications in research and industry. This compact instrument provides rapid and accurate analysis of complex solid-liquid and liquid-liquid formulations without the need for extensive sample preparation.

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Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) is an advanced technique used to significantly enhance the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments. By transferring polarization from highly polarized electron spins to nuclear spins within a sample, DNP can increase NMR signal intensity by factors of up to 200 or more

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Our people

Dr Donald Thomas

Head NMR

Phone: 02 9065 6115
Email: donald.thomas@unsw.edu.au

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Dr Adelle Amoore

Senior Technical Officer

Phone: 02 9065 1081
Email: a.amoore@unsw.edu.au

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Dr Aditya Rawal

Senior Lecturer

Phone: 02 9385 4616
Email: a.rawal@unsw.edu.au

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Fees

A monthly registration fee of $18.15 will be automatically charged to your supervisor when you use the NMR Facility's instruments.

Internal and academic charges

Users of the Facility are actively encouraged to perform their own experiments, even on the higher field instruments after training with Facility staff.

A full sample service of data acquisition and interpretation is available to UNSW researchers and external clients on a fee-paying basis. Please fill in a Job Request Form for sample service.

For postal deliveries of sample/s send to:

Lower Campus Store
GQ13, E8 SEB. Building
Via Gate 2 High Street
University of NSW
Kensington NSW 2052

For in person deliveries of sample/s send to:

NMR Facility
UNSW Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre
Basement Level, Room B41
Chemical Sciences Bldg F10
Kensington NSW 2052
University of NSW

As well as excellent instrumentation, the Facility staff have extensive background in diverse applications of NMR spectroscopy and are available for consultation.

Contact nmr@unsw.edu.au or call us on +61 (2) 9385 4705 to discuss your particular needs and for further information.

Form / Type	Instrument	UNSW Users Pre-Hour
Solid	300 NMR - Bloch	$9.9
300 NMR - Pines	$9.9
300 NMR - Vega	$12.10
700 NMR - Felix	$17.05
Rotor Packing Solid State NMR	$11.00
Solution	60 NMR - X-Pulse	$5.50
300 NMR - Gyro	$8.40
400 NMR - Rabi	$10.70
400 NMR - Prodigy Gauss	$10.70
400 NMR - Weber	$9.00
500 NMR - Hertz	$10.30
600 NMR - Tesla	$13.40
600 NMR - Ernst Cyro	$17.50

How to access

New user

All staff and students must complete the NMR OHS Induction program (see the 4 Steps below) before commencing work of any type in the NMR Facility.

To start the onboarding process, sign up in our booking system and select Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility (NMR)

ACLab System
Fill in the NMR Facility Registration Form and email to nmr@unsw.edu.au

NMR Facility Registration Form
New and current users must read also become familiar with the NMR Facility OHS Risk Assessment and Control Form.

NMR Facility OHS Risk Assessment & Control Form
Attend an OHS Lab Induction and complete the quiz below. Please select your user type.

NMR User

NMR  Induction Quiz

EPU User

EPR  Induction Quiz

Solid state NMR User

Solid state NMR Induction Quiz

Contact us

We like to hear from you. If you have questions, requests or ideas for collaboration, please complete the contact form and we will be in touch within five business days.

NMR Facility

June Griffith Building (F10)
University Mall
Kensington NSW 2052

Phone: 02 9385 4705
Email: nmr@unsw.edu.au

Lower Campus Store

GQ13, E8 SEB. Building
Via Gate 2 High Street
Kensington NSW 2052

Phone: 02 9385 4695
Email: chemistry.store@unsw.edu.au

Resources

NMR Job Request Form

NMR user only

Format: DOCX
Size: 298 KB

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ISO/IEC 17025 Certificate

NATA accredited laboratory

Format: PDF
Size: 63 KB

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NMR software installation instructions

Installation instructions for software

Format: PDF
Size: 139 KB

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TopSpin set up

TopSpin set up document

Format: PDF
Size: 2 MB

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Get in touch about your project

We offer a range of services that can be tailored to your needs. Please send us an enquiry to get started.

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