Hi AMMRL.
I'd like some practical insights from anyone experienced with an instrument
configured for switching between liquids and solids NMR, especially operating
in a core facility.
In our academic Chemistry research environment, we're considering upgrading
a Bruker instrument that's currently used for liquids walkup and moderately
advanced manual use (VT, DOSY, 2D) so that it can also do solids when needed.
We've already scoped out hardware requirements, but I'd like your help
with a number of operations questions, such as:
* For your situation, who is authorized to switch the hardware? Facility
staff? Trained expert users?
* How much time does it take to switch modes?
* Do you have a set schedule for solids/liquids modes, or is the switch
done as needed?
* What are the major risks to hardware on a dual-mode instrument?
* Do you charge different rates for solids and liquids modes? If so, how
do you perform the dual-mode accounting on one instrument?
* How do you prevent users who are only trained for liquids from trying to
use the instrument in solids mode?
* What other insights do you have?
Thanks for your help.
* Josh
Josh Kurutz, PhD
NMR Facility Manager, Chemistry Dept.
https://voices.uchicago.edu/chemnmr/
jkurutz_at_uchicago.edu
Received on Mon Nov 22 2021 - 12:00:21 MST