TD-NMR Research
A flexible benchtop time domain NMR research instrument for materials analysis.
MQC-R is a highly configurable, benchtop time domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) instrument for flexible analysis of materials across academia and industry.
Its modular design provides wide ranging options for varying sample temperature and pulsed field gradient packages to measure diffusion and 1D profiles.
Why TD-NMR?
Unlike other techniques used to obtain the same sample properties, TD-NMR is non-invasive and non-destructive, often requires minimal sample preparation, and characterises both transparent and opaque samples. Another major advantage of TD-NMR is that it does not require hazardous chemicals and can be used on a laboratory benchtop, moveable workstation, or near line in manufacturing.
The MQC-R can perform a wide range of experiments to determine many important sample properties.
Key application areas include:
- Food science and quality control
- Polymer research and quality control
- Pharmaceutical research
- Chemical research
- Battery research
- Materials research
MQC-R Features:
- 23 MHz magnet – for highly sensitive and time efficient TD-NMR analysis
- Interchangeable probes – easily switch between sample sizes, nuclei and variable temperature options
- 10 – 26 mm diameter probes – analyse wide ranging sample sizes (max. volume = 14 ml)
- Liquid variable temperature option – characterise sample properties at a fixed or range of temperatures between –5 and 70°C
- Pulsed field gradient option, over 3.0 T/m – for analyses including diffusion, droplet size distribution, and 1D profiles
- Highly configurable with modular upgrades if requirements change
- Easy-to-use and customisable software with advanced measurement options, e.g. 2D relaxation and diffusion distributions
- Moveable workstation option – effortlessly move around the lab and between different locations
Easier, Faster, More Accurate QA/QC
The MQC+ benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analyser (NMR analyser) measures oil, water, fluorine and solid fat in a variety of samples and is typically used as a quality assurance and quality control product. It also measures the physical properties of materials such as polymer crystallinity/density and molecular weight. Analysis using the MQC+ takes from a few seconds to a few minutes, which means that a high volume of samples can be processed quickly and efficiently.
To increase laboratory productivity and efficiency, MQC+ analysers can be used with the MQ-Auto sample automation system.
Options
The MQC+ is a compact benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analyser. It is available as three models: MQC+23, MQC+5 and MQC+F. MQC+23 is used for smaller samples and high sensitivity applications; for example it is used to measure small amounts of oil applied to artificial fibres and fabrics to enhance their properties. MQC+5 is used for large samples, typically agricultural products; measuring the oil, and moisture content in oilseeds. MQC+F is used to measure fluorine in toothpaste and minerals.
MQC+ can be fitted with a variety of robust sample holders, commonly known as probes, to easily handle different applications and sample sizes. The sample holders can be changed easily in a matter of minutes.
Every MQC+ system is supplied with all software and sampling accessories necessary for the application. Other laboratory equipment, such as dry heaters, water baths, balances and autosamplers can also be supplied.
The MQ-Auto autosampler is based around a high-performance robot arm and a range of sample racks and conditioning stations. A balance is included for applications where samples need to be weighed, and an optional barcode reader is also available for sample identification. Watch the MQ-Auto in action.
Increased Laboratory Productivity and Efficiency
Thousands of users worldwide enjoy the fast and accurate measurements made possible by the MQC and MQC+ range of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysers. Laboratory productivity and efficiency are given an extra boost with the MQ-Auto, a robotic system that extends the working time of the MQC+.
MQ-Auto is especially valuable for laboratories which require high throughput and/or high-performance applications which have relatively long measurement times, thus the technician can be relieved for other duties elsewhere.
Overview and Features
The MQ-Auto system is based around a high-performance robot arm and a range of sample racks and conditioning stations, defined by the application(s), as per the table below. A balance can be incorporated for applications that require samples to be weighed, and an optional barcode reader is also available for sample identification.
| Sample racks | 18mm (8ml) sample tubes | 26mm (14ml) sample tubes |
| Room temperature racks (maximum 4) | Maximum 50 per rack* | Maximum 32 per rack* |
| Heated blocks (maximum 4) | Maximum 24 per block* | Maximum 18 per block* |
*Three positions must be reserved for a tuning sample and initialisation routines