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A photo of the Bruker Heated Sample Case for an NMR instrument

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is one of the most powerful non-destructive spectroscopic analytical techniques, which can be used to determine the molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions at the atomic level. NMR plays a vital role across diverse fields, including chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, drug development, materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental science. The Florida State University on-campus NMR facility (FSU-NMR) currently hosts 6 high resolution Bruker NMR spectrometers with 1H frequencies ranging from 400 to 700 MHz. Except for the B500WB spectrometer equipped with CPMAS, HR-MAS and Ultrafast-MAS probes is dedicated for solid-state and gel samples, all other 5 spectrometers (B400, B400HD B500, B600 and B700) are for solution NMR. Particularly, the B700 MHz spectrometers with cryo-probe offers enhanced sensitivity for large molecules and bio-samples. The mission of FSU-NMR is to educate students, support researchers, benefit the community, and build the reputation of FSU.

Phone Location Hours Facility Director
(850) 644.3334 CSL Rooms 1009, 1008A, 5100, 5600; ICRB Room 1024 24/7, Premiere Tme 9:00 – 6:00 M-F Dr. Banghao Chen

FSU-NMR Facility & Capability

NMR Location Probes Descriptions and Dedications
B700 CSL-1009
  • 5 mm-TCI (H-C/N-D) Z gradient Cryoprobe
  • 5 mm TXI RT probe
  • High Sensitivity (S/N), especially for Bio-protein/ macromolecules/polymer /low concentration samples
  • BCU05 for variable temperature (5 – 60°C)
B600 CSL-1009
  • 5 mm BBO BB-1H/D Z-GRD RT probe
  • 5 mm BBI 1H/D BB Z-GRD RT probe
  • Multiple Nuclei: 1H, 2D, 11B, 13C, 15N, 29Si, 31P, …
  • BCU-II for variable temperature (-20°C to 70°C)
B500 CSL-1008A
  • 5 mm TXI (H-C/N-D) Z-GRD RT probe
  • Dedicated to 1H/13C/15N, good for 1H observe
  • BCU-II for variable temperature (5 – 80°C)
B400 CSL-5010
  • 5 mm BBO BB-1H/D Z-GRD RT probe
  • Walk up / Multiple Nuclei: 1H, 2D, 11B, 13C, 15N, 19F, 29Si, 31P, …
  • BCU-II for variable temperature (-40°C to 40°C)
B400HD IRCB-1024
  • 5 mm BBO BB-1H/D Z-GRD RT probe
  • Multiple Nuclei: 1H, 2D, 11B, 13C, 15N, 29Si, 31P, …
F80 CSL-5600
  • 5 mm 1H /13C RT probe
  • Cryogen free Benchtop, no D-solvent, is needed, automation
B500WB IMB
  • 1.3mm Ultrafast CPMAS BB/1H probe
  • 2.5 mm HXY CPMAS probe
  • 4.0 mm HXY CPMAS probe
  • 4.0 mm HR-MAS probe, H/D/C/N/ mode
  • 1.3-mm rotor, MAS up to 65 kHz, ~ mg fine powder sample
  • 2.5 mm rotor, MAS up to 30 kHz, 20-40 mg fine powder sample
  • 4-mm rotor, MAS up to 15 kHz, 80~200 mg fine powder sample
  • 4-mm rotor, MAS up to 15 kHz for liquid or liquid-like sample and up to 6 kHz with inserts, Dedicated MAS pneumatic control unit

 

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Bruker B700 NMR Spectrometer Bruker B600 NMR Spectrometer Bruker B500 NMR Spectrometer
B700 (CSL-1009) B600 (CSL-1009) B500 (CSL-1008A)

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Bruker B400 NMR Spectrometer Bruker B400 NMR Spectrometer
B400 (CSL-5100) B400 (IRCB-1024)

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Bruker B400 NMR Spectrometer Bruker B500WB NMR Spectrometer
F80 Benchtop (CSL-5600) B500WB (IMB)

NMR Facility Rate Schedule

(Updated March 2026)

The NMR instrument rate structure is based on the cost allowing proper maintenance of facility; the followings are updated rate schedule discussed by NMR committee and approved by the university.

  1. Internal Users
    B400, B500, B600 soln. NMR $8.07 per hour
    B400HD (IRCB) $11.57 per hour
    B700 Cryoprobe NMR $16.08 per hour
    B500WB Solid-State NMR $25.00 per hour
  2. External Users (academic)
    B400, B500, B600 soln. NMR $25.00 per hour
    B400HD (IRCB) $35.00 per hour
    B700 Cryoprobe NMR $55.00 per hour
    B500WB Solid-State NMR (IMB) $75.00 per hour
  3. External Users (commercial)
    B400, B500, B600 soln. NMR $45.00 per hour
    B400HD (IRCB) $70.00 per hour
    B700 Cryoprobe NMR $110.00 per hour
    B500WB Solid-State NMR $150.00 per hour

FSU-NMR new user training online registration:

 
FSU-NMR New User Training Request Form
You are encouraged NOT to start the training until you plan to routinely use the spectrometers for research. (Anyone with a pacemaker or any metallic implant are NOT allowed to enter the NMR labs)

Instrument Time Reservation

Reservation should be done via Online FACES system before accessing the facility. If you have not been receiving emails or wish to stop receiving emails from FACES regarding NMR usage, then please use the following form https://forms.gle/234NPm4H2thBNZ2q8.