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Implementation of Earth's Field NMR Spectroscopy in an Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory

Authors :
Mann, Patrick Bergstrom
Clark, Samuel
Cahill, Samuel T.
Campbell, Craig D.
Harris, Matthew T.
Hibble, Simon
To, Trang
Worrall, Andrew
Stewart, Malcolm
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Oct 2019 96(10):2326-2332.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Earth's field nuclear magnetic resonance (EFNMR) spectroscopy offers students a unique opportunity to consolidate their understanding of NMR spectroscopic theory through hands-on practice with a simple spectrometer. A comprehensive, 6 h experiment is presented for the introduction of low-field NMR techniques, covering spectroscopy, relaxivity, and imaging experiments in the Earth's magnetic field. This multifaceted practical session explores the concepts of free induction decay, pulse sequences, field homogeneity, relaxation times, J-coupling, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which are reinforced through a series of experiments carried out within an undergraduate teaching laboratory. Students are required to alter parameters as they see fit in order to obtain data, ensuring their understanding of the theory behind NMR spectroscopy. The challenges overcome for the implementation of EFNMR spectroscopy in a modern undergraduate laboratory are also discussed, and detailed instructions are included for spectrometer setup.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9584
Volume :
96
Issue :
10
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1231312
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b00359