T1 and T2 relaxation
T1/T2 relaxation
Material Analysis · Structure & Spectroscopy
Low-Field NMR and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (LF-NMR/MRI)
Characterise T1 and T2 relaxation, mobile and bound fluid fractions, and pore, moisture, or spatial MRI contrast using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.
- Price
- from£180 per sample, excl. VAT
- Turnaround
- 7 working days Preparation and scope dependent
- Available platforms
- Oxford Instruments MQC-RBruker minispec mq-one
- Typical outputs
- Relaxation decay and fitted distributionsFluid or moisture fractionsOptional low-field MR imagesMethod-specific images
Why this service
What LF-NMR/MRI can help you understand
Low-Field NMR and Magnetic Resonance Imaging is selected when the project needs defensible information on T1 and T2 relaxation, mobile and bound fluid fractions, or pore, moisture, or spatial MRI…
Mobile and bound fluid fractions
pore-size proxy or diffusion
Pore, moisture, or spatial MRI contrast
low-field MRI
Choose the scope
Start from the question, not the tool
The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.
T1/T2 relaxation
T1 and T2 relaxation
- Best used when
- T1 and T2 relaxation
- Typical result
- Relaxation decay and fitted distributions
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Pore-size proxy or diffusion
mobile and bound fluid fractions
- Best used when
- mobile and bound fluid fractions
- Typical result
- Fluid or moisture fractions
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Low-field MRI
pore, moisture, or spatial MRI contrast
- Best used when
- pore, moisture, or spatial MRI contrast
- Typical result
- Optional low-field MR images
- Preparation note
- Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.
Common outputs
A result package matched to the decision you need to make
Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.
Relaxation decay and fitted distributions reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.
Fluid or moisture fractions supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.
Optional low-field MR images provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.
Method-specific images included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.
Sample requirements
What to provide before work begins
Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.
| Suitable sample | Submission requirement | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Solid / component | Provide a clean, stable and clearly labelled specimen with the target face or region identified. | Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved. |
Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.
Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.
Questions and answers
Common planning decisions
Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.
What should I send for Low-Field NMR and Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
Provide solid / component as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.
Which analysis option should I choose?
Choose the mode around the decision you need to make. For T1 and T2 relaxation, start with T1/T2 relaxation; add pore-size proxy or diffusion when comparison or quantification is required.
How long will the test take?
Typical turnaround is 7 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.
What can limit the result?
Relaxation-to-property conversion is calibration- and model-dependent. Low-proton or magnetic samples may give weak or distorted signals.
Configure the service
Send the information needed to scope LF-NMR/MRI correctly
- Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
- Feature or decision the result must address
- Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
- Preferred output and reporting depth