Chemical shifts and coupling
solution 1D and 2D NMR
Material Analysis · Structure & Spectroscopy
Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (SSNMR)
Characterise chemical shifts and coupling, molecular connectivity, local structure, and dynamics, and purity, composition, or quantitative ratios using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.
- Price
- from£90 per sample, excl. VAT
- Turnaround
- 7 working days Preparation and scope dependent
- Available platforms
- Bruker AVANCE NEO 1.2 GHzJEOL 600 MHz
- Typical outputs
- Processed 1D/2D or solid-state spectraPeak assignments and integralsOptional relaxation, diffusion, or quantitative analysisProcessed spectra
Why this service
What SSNMR can help you understand
Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is selected when the project needs defensible information on chemical shifts and coupling, molecular connectivity, local structure, and dynamics, or…
Molecular connectivity, local structure, and dynamics
MAS solid-state NMR
Purity, composition, or quantitative ratios
variable-temperature, diffusion, relaxation, or multinuclear work
Choose the scope
Start from the question, not the tool
The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.
Solution 1D and 2D NMR
chemical shifts and coupling
- Best used when
- chemical shifts and coupling
- Typical result
- Processed 1D/2D or solid-state spectra
- Preparation note
- Exact mass and any drying or dispersion step are confirmed after technical review.
MAS solid-state NMR
molecular connectivity, local structure, and dynamics
- Best used when
- molecular connectivity, local structure, and dynamics
- Typical result
- Peak assignments and integrals
- Preparation note
- Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement.
Variable-temperature, diffusion, relaxation, or multinuclear work
purity, composition, or quantitative ratios
- Best used when
- purity, composition, or quantitative ratios
- Typical result
- Optional relaxation, diffusion, or quantitative analysis
- 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.
Processed 1D/2D or solid-state spectra reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.
Peak assignments and integrals supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.
Optional relaxation, diffusion, or quantitative analysis provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.
Processed spectra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Powder / particles | Provide a dry, homogeneous and clearly labelled sample in a sealed container. | Exact mass and any drying or dispersion step are confirmed after technical review. |
| Liquid / solution | Provide a sealed, compatible container labelled with composition, concentration and solvent. | Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement. |
| 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 Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy?
Provide powder / particles, liquid / solution, 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 chemical shifts and coupling, start with solution 1D and 2D NMR; add MAS solid-state NMR 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?
Low sensitivity, overlap, paramagnetism, and long experiments can constrain minor components. Structure assignment may require complementary MS or diffraction.
Configure the service
Send the information needed to scope SSNMR 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