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Welcome to the Pines Magnetic Resonance Center's Core NMR Facility!

Eight spectrometers with field strengths ranging from 400 MHz to 700 MHz are available for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The different configurations provide a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our diverse user base in both academia and industry, ranging from routine analysis to advanced applications. 

The PMRC Core spectrometers are equipped with the following capabilities:

 We run the samples ideally within 24 hours on week days after they arrive, but will send an updated timeline to the customer if more time is necessary. If additional sample preparation work is we will also inform the customer.

 Yes, depends on sample and project. Send us a message with your particular requirements.

 The customer will receive raw Bruker data. The FID can be processed using Bruker's Topspin or any other commercially available software package, e.g. Mnova, ACD Labs, etc. Send us a message if additional processing assistance is needed.

Can I request any unprocessed samples be returned to me?

 Yes, we just need you to provide shipping labels or pick up in person. Send us a message to arrange returns.

Keeping a shared facility and resources functioning requires that both the Facility and the users, including those dropping of samples, do their best to go about their work in a safe, efficient and reasonable manner. 

Pines Magnetic Resonance Center (PMRC) - Core NMR Facility

NOTE: Access to UC Berkeley facilities and services requires university approval which takes as little as fast as 24 hours. First time customers on Second Lab will be prompted to complete approval requirements during checkout. We encourage you to book your 15 minute onboarding with the Second Lab team through the following link: 

During checkout, you will be presented with a form for the respective service you're requesting. Additional requirements may be applicable if your service requires physical access to University of California facilities.

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