Search Research Equipment

Wageningen University & Research logo

Time-Domain 20 MHz NMR platform for routine microstructural assessment

Description

This time-domain NMR platform comprises three 20 MHz Minispec spectrometers. The platform is on standby to perform automated droplet size distributions in emulsions as well as Solid Fat Content determinations at a range of temperatures. All Minispec spectrometers are under full control of a Rohasys robot in order to perform measurement in automation with high throughput. This equipment is part of the equipment portfolio of Unilever made available for sharing through Shared Research Facilities.

Technical Details

Minispec MQ20 NF, standby at 20 ° C for oil droplet sizing (standard/advanced) and diffusion measurements

  •  pulsed-field-gradient probehead (4 T/m, highQ)

Minispec MQ20 ND, standby at 5 C for water droplet sizing (standard/advanced) and diffusion measurements

  •  pulsed-field-gradient probehead (4 T/m, highQ)

Minispec MQ20 ND, standby for SFC measurements

  •  Relaxometry probehead with short deadtime

Rohasys robot for automated sample handling during tempering and measurement

 

Peltier baths (0 – 80 ° C) for sample tempering and storage

Applications

  • Water droplet sizing in water-in-oil emulsions
  •  Determination of free water in water-in-oil emulsions
  •  Oil droplet sizing in oil-in-water emulsions
  •  Microstructural analysis of water/oil mobility at different diffusion length scales
  •  Solid Fat Content determination at variable temperatures 

Complementary Techniques

Microscopy, X-ray diffraction


Last edited by Daniella Stijnen on 2022-05-10

Our expert(s)
Maarten Smulders
Yanzhang Luo
Contact our expert(s)
Brand

Bruker, Rohasys

Type

Minispec MQ

Organisation

Department of Agrotechnology and Food Sciences

Subdivision

Organic Chemistry



To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.

This Shared Research Facilities equipment database offers researchers from universities, research institutes and companies, including start-ups, the opportunity to find research equipment with their relevant expert and to use it, generally on a pay-per-use basis. The equipment is available at different locations at Wageningen Campus or other (company) locations. If you want to share your own research devices or if you need more information, please contact us.

4.4.1a