MRC Account Request and Training

Individuals needing access to MRC instrumentation must complete the following steps to obtain a user account.

1) Complete the User Account Request Form:

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2) Create an account on the University's Facility Online Manger (FOM), if needed.

  • Visit to get started.
  • Follow the FOM Usage Guide for instructions on how to setup a new account. 

3) Attend a Training Session

  • Use FOM to request access to the "NMR - Agilent 300 MHz (KNCL 119) " instrument (Section 3 of the FOM Usage Guide). Training typically lasts around 45-60 minutes. Make sure to indicate your availability when you submit your request.
  • After the initial training session, users should practice with co-workers or at another training session until they are confident they can operate the instrument on their own.

4) Complete Training Exam

  • You will need to schedule an exam if you didn't schedule it at the end of your training session. Exams last about 15 minutes.
  • You will be expected to bring a properly prepared NMR sample that you will manually lock and shim. You will then run a standard 1D experiment with the parameters given and produce a phased plot.
  • Your NMR login and FOM account will be activated upon passing the exam.
  • The exam will be rescheduled for 1 week if you fail. Failing a second time will require re-attending a training session before the exam can be taken again.
  • Exams must be completed within 4 months (~1 semester) of training or else you will be required to reschedule training.
  • Upon completion, you will be given access to the Mercury 300 and Inova 400 in KNCL 119.

5) Advanced NMR Training on high-field instruments

  • Users requesting access to the walkup 500 MHz with automation in GDYR 103A should request training through FOM.
    • The instrument is labeled as
      NMR - Agilent 500 MHz (Automation) (GDYR 103A) 
      in FOM. Be sure to include your availability for training, which lasts 30-45 minutes.
  • Users requiring advanced training for the 750 MHz NMR should contact Dr. Venkat Dudipala KNCL 132c.