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Facility Access and Training Requirements |
ALL SAMPLES must be labeled with the users name when brought into the lab
Users of the MRL spectroscopy facility are REQUIRED to go through training
before using the following instruments:
EPR: Everyone must first be trained for the Room Temperature Experiments
before moving on to a cryogenic or ENDOR experiment. Please fill out the
EPR Training Request Form and
indicate which experiment you would like to do. If you would like to do more than one,
then please indicate so in the comment box.
IR/Raman Spectroscopy: Training on the IR/Raman spectrometer
is by appointment with the spectroscopy development engineer or with a
proficeint user recommended by the engineer. An IR/Raman account will be
issued after a successful training.
Solution NMR Spectroscopy: Training for solution NMR is
given in group quarterly, or individually by appointment basically
anytime throughout the year, by the development engineer. Alternatively,
you may be trained by a skillful NMR user. In either case, you have
to demonstrate by taking a mini quiz the ability of independent operation
and understanding of basic solution NMR spectroscopy before you
have access to the NMR facility.
Solid-state NMR Spectroscopy: To be trained to perform
solid-state NMR, the user must complete the training and pass the
demonstration for solution NMR first. The user will then be trained,
either in group or individually, by the development engineer.
It is strongly recommended that you watch and follow other solid-state
NMR wizards doing experiments to acquire experience and tips in
solid-state NMR. Thourough knowledge on personal safety and instrument
proper function is essential. Again an account will not be issued
until you show your ability in handling simple solid-state NMR
operation.
Self-train Instruments:
Fluorimeter: Operating the fluorimeter is very user-friendly and very
straightforward, and therefore, training is optional. Experiments are easily and
readily performed on samples by following the basic procedure provided below (a
hard copy is also provided at the instrument). Before operating the instrument,
you must request a user account by contacting Jerry and/or Nicole.
Reference Procedures:
To Make an Appointment: Please contact Jerry Hu by phone at
(805)967-7914 or by email:
jghu(at)mrl.ucsb.edu
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