NIST Develops Portable NMR Technology for Chemical Analysis
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new portable nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology that can detect chemical species without requiring large, expensive magnets. This zero-to-ultralow-field (ZULF) NMR system uses atomic magnetometers to detect J-couplings between nuclear spins in chemical samples, allowing identification of molecular structures.
Key Points:
– NIST’s ZULF NMR technology eliminates need for large cryogenic magnets
– Uses atomic magnetometers for DC sensitivity
– Detects J-couplings between nuclear spins
– Enables portable, low-cost chemical analysis
– Potential applications in pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, defense
This breakthrough could revolutionize chemical analysis by making NMR technology more accessible and affordable. The portable NMR devices could be widely used in industries requiring trace chemical detection, such as pharmaceutical drug development and testing.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/patents/detection-j-coupling-using-atomic-magnetometer
Keywords: magnetic, Nuclear, coupling
