National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center

Capabilities

Advancing research through state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance.

Bruker Avance Neo 1.2 GHz NMR Spectrometer

The first 1.2 GHz in the nation instrument is equipped with multiple solution and solid-state probes to cover a broad range of applications. These include:

  • 3mm TCI (HCN) Cryoprobe. With its high sensitivity and resolution, this probe is ideally suited for resolution-limited studies such as complex mixtures (metabolomics) and biological studies of large proteins and nucleic acids, their complexes, and intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). 
  • 3mm BBI room-temperature probe. This probe is capable of studying materials in solution with a nucleus range of approximately 15N to 31P. 
  • 3.2mm HX low-gamma MAS probe. This probe is capable of studying materials in the solid state with a nucleus range of 29Si to 13C. 
  • 1.9mm HX high-gamma MAS probe. This probe is capable of studying materials in the solid state with a nucleus range of 13C to 31P. 
  • 1.3mm HCN fast MAS probe. With spinning speeds up to 67 kHz, this is capable of averaging out the detrimental dipolar and chemical shielding interactions, thereby dramatically improving sensitivity and resolution of the experiments. This probe is ideal for experiments employing proton detection for enhanced sensitivity. 
  • 0.7mm HCN ultra-fast MAS probe. With spinning speeds up to 111 kHz, this is capable of further averaging out the detrimental dipolar and chemical shielding interactions, thereby dramatically improving sensitivity and resolution of the experiments. This probe is ideal for experiments employing proton detection for enhanced sensitivity.

The system is additional equipped with a Chilled SampleCase capable of storing up to 24 samples from 4°C to room temperature for automated loading of samples, and an Automated Tuning & Matching (ATM) module.

Campus Chemical Instrument Center NMR Facility

The Campus Chemical Instrument Center (CCIC) NMR Facility provides researchers with access to cutting-edge Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technology. Our facility serves as a central hub for scientific investigation across diverse disciplines including chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical research.

With our comprehensive suite of nine high-field Bruker NMR spectrometers ranging from 600 MHz to 1.2 GHz, we offer solutions for both routine analyses and the most challenging research questions. Our instrumentation supports a wide range of applications:

  • Structural analysis of small molecules, natural products, and polymers
  • Biomolecular studies of proteins, nucleic acids, and their complexes
  • Metabolomics research and complex mixture analysis
  • Materials characterization of solids, powders, and microcrystalline samples

Whether you're conducting fundamental research, developing new materials, or exploring biological systems, our expert staff and advanced instrumentation are here to support your scientific journey. Browse our available instruments below and learn how to request time on our shared NMR systems.

The available CCIC instruments are listed below, while a full description of their capabilities can be found on the CCIC website. 

Training and Access

New users should complete our required training session before their first scheduled session. Training sessions are held weekly and cover instrument operation, safety protocols, and data management.

Scheduling

Learn how to request NMR instrument time via the Facility Online Manager (FOM). Our user-friendly online booking system allows you to view real-time availability, schedule experiments, and manage sample sequences efficiently.