Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy on Radioactive Samples with Microcoils
EMSL Project ID
19852
Abstract
The first phase of this project will be concerned with the development of a novel NMR detector based on the microcoil designs of the CEA-Saclay solid-state NMR group. The successful implementation of microcoil detectors will be of particular value for experiments on hazardous materials since they allow sample sizes to be substantially reduced with little compromise in sensitivity. The miniature dimensions of microcoils also enhance safety by facilitating truly secure and redundant containment of radioactive samples within the limited space of NMR probes.Upon the completion of the first phase, the second phase of this project will begin with the use of the microcoil detector to analyze 99Tc- and actinide-containing solids. Because of small available quantities, low intrinsic sensitivity, or wide spectral widths of these samples, we expect microcoils will provide the decisive gains necessary to obtain informative, high-quality NMR spectra of several radioactive solids of fundamental interest.
At present, the radiological NMR facility at the EMSL is the only place in the world where this work can be performed. This project involves the active participation of three institutions: the CEA laboratory in Saclay, the University of Cambridge, and PNNL. Some of the actinide samples for the second phase of this project will be obtained from L. Boatner at ORNL.
Project Details
Project type
Large-Scale EMSL Research
Start Date
2006-09-07
End Date
2008-11-18
Status
Closed
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