{"id":2377,"date":"2026-05-23T17:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T17:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/?page_id=2377"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:05:52","slug":"magnetic-resonance-spectroscopy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/magnetic-resonance-spectroscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">We serve academic researchers across NC State, the Research Triangle Park (RTP) ecosystem, external educational institutions, and commercial clients nationwide. Our dedicated staff of expert scientists is available to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train users for independent instrument operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execute full-service sample submissions, running experiments and analyzing complex data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult on experimental design to identify the optimal spectroscopic methods for your specific research goals.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-two-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\"><strong>Our Instrumentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">METRIC hosts an array of high-field, state-of-the-art spectrometers distributed across campus locations (including Polk Hall, Dabney Hall, and Partners III) to support a broad range of molecular structure, dynamics, and characterization applications.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/about\/instrumentation\/#mr\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">See the complete list<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2021\/03\/Thompson_NMR-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2021\/03\/Thompson_NMR-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2021\/03\/Thompson_NMR-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2021\/03\/Thompson_NMR-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2021\/03\/Thompson_NMR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facility Service &amp; Instrumentation Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility operates on an hourly fee-for-service model. Advanced data analysis services for complex datasets are also available at established hourly rates. Rates are tier-based depending on institutional affiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-red-heading-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Instrument \/ Service<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Internal NC State Users<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">External Academic &amp; Federal<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">External Industry &amp; Commercial<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>400 MHz Avance NEO<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15.40 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23.41 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>500 MHz Avance NEO&nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15.40 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23.41 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>600 MHz Avance NEO <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15.40 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23.41 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>700 MHz Avance III<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15.40 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23.41 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>700 MHz Avance<\/strong> <strong>NEO<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$15.40 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$23.41 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X-band EPR<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$5.50 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$8.36 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Staff Assistance &amp; Data Analysis<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$66.00 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100.32 \/ hr<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inquire <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><em>Note: Stated service rates are regularly evaluated and approved by the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ofaa.ofa.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Facilities and Administrative Analysis<\/a><\/strong>. While future rate projections are subject to change, users should anticipate adjustments of 2% to 5% annually for long-term grant planning<\/em>. <em>External industry clients should submit a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/getting-started\/consult-request\/\">consultation request<\/a><\/strong> for customized project quotes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-two-background-color mirror-layout wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Quick Start Guide for Self-use<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Gaining Access to the METRIC NMR and EPR Facilities<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/nmr-spectroscopy\/magnetic-resonance-policies\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Read complete policies.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/Avance-NEO-500-MHz-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"Avance NEO 500 MHz\" class=\"wp-image-2387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/Avance-NEO-500-MHz-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/Avance-NEO-500-MHz-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/Avance-NEO-500-MHz-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/Avance-NEO-500-MHz.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2014 Complete Required Safety Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All users must complete required laboratory safety training before beginning self-use activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required training:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\/link\/courseview?courseID=EHPS-LS103&amp;deptName=EHPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NCSU Laboratory Safety Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Training registration is completed through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reporter.ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reporter<\/a><\/strong>. If you already work in a research laboratory at NC State, you may have already completed this requirement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Establish Financial Agreements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before instrument training can be scheduled, the appropriate financial agreements must be active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal NC State Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your PI must establish an active <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/getting-started\/financial-agreements\/\">Financial Agreement<\/a><\/strong> in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lab Management Portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PIs are responsible for maintaining current project and personnel information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/METRIC-Service-Order-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Services Order Form<\/a><\/strong> is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Lab Use Agreement <\/strong>is required for onsite work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>METRIC staff will assist with ID card access setup.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Request Instrument Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once safety and financial requirements are complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Submit a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/labs_training_request\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training request<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on training is required for each instrument before independent access is granted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial training sessions typically take approximately one hour, with additional follow-up sessions as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Training covers: safe instrument operation, sample handling, experiment setup, data acquisition and processing, and facility policies and shared-use expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 \u2014 Request Card Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After successful training completion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Bt7fMP7tYwNXt8hw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magnetic Resonance Card Access Request<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card activation typically requires 1\u20132 business days.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Sharing ID cards or granting unauthorized access is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate loss of facility privileges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-two-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">NMR Sample Submission<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Routine NMR Data Acquisition Performed by Expert Facility Staff \u2014 No Instrument Training Required.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/nmr-spectroscopy\/nmr-sample-submission\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n         target=\"_blank\"          rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"       >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Submit your sample<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure 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out within one week to discuss your project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2014 Establish Financial Agreements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before data collection can be performed, the appropriate financial agreements must be active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal NC State Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your PI must establish an active <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/getting-started\/financial-agreements\/\">Financial Agreement<\/a><\/strong> in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labs.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lab Management Portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PIs are responsible for maintaining current project and personnel information.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/05\/METRIC-Service-Order-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Services Order Form<\/a><\/strong> is required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2014 Provide us your sample(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Samples may be dropped off during normal business hours in<strong> Dabney Hall Room 23<\/strong> or shipped to the following address:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-subdued-list\">\n<li>METRIC Magnetic Resonance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2620 Yarbrough Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raleigh, NC 27695<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users requiring after-hours access to <strong>Dabney Hall Room 23<\/strong> should submit a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Bt7fMP7tYwNXt8hw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magnetic Resonance Card Access Request<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that staff-assisted sample preparation and data analysis services are billed at the approved hourly rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For user convenience, commonly used NMR solvents and tubes are available for purchase at cost through the facility. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-two-background-color mirror-layout wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Need Assistance?<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">METRIC scientists are available to assist with experiment design, sample preparation, data collection, and interpretation.   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