Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
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NMR Facility Overview
The Virginia Tech NMR Facility operates high-field superconducting magnets ranging from 400-600 MHz for cutting-edge research in chemistry, materials science, and related fields. Our facility provides state-of-the-art instrumentation with comprehensive user training and support.
Facility Hours & Access
Facility Access
- 24/7 access for trained users with door code
- Door code provided after completing facility training
- After-hours access requires understanding of emergency procedures
Staff Availability
- Staff office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
- Avoid drop-ins: Email staff to set up consultations, request training, or report issues
- Emergency contact: Use cell phone numbers (emergencies only) if urgent issues arise outside business hours
Scheduling & Time Limits
Walkup Instruments (No Reservation Needed)
- Neo400HT: 20 minute hard limit per sample
- JEOL ECZL400: 60 minute daytime limit per sample
- Neo400Jack: Prioritized for scheduled use of specialty probes
- Neo500BBO & Neo600TCI: No formal limit, but experiments exceeding 2 hours should be moved to the night queue when possible
Reservation-Only Instrument
Neo500Oxford: Must book via FACES scheduling system
Group ID: VATECHNMR
Can reserve up to the minute — No shows risk loss of privleges
In all cases, when possible run non-urgent experiments longer than 2 hours during the overnight queue to maintain fair access for all users.
FACES Scheduling System
How to fill out a NMR Facility ISR
Shipping Address
Department of Chemistry
Hahn Hall South Rm 24, Virginia Tech
800 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Instrument Time: $9.90 / hr
Expert Assistance: $40 / hr
Instrument Time: $15.90 / hr
Expert Assistance: $64.40 / hr
Instrument Time: $125 / hr
Expert Assistance: $125 / hr