Minimizing the effects of radio-frequency heating in multidimensional NMR experiments

J Biomol NMR. 1993 Nov;3(6):715-20. doi: 10.1007/BF00198374.

Abstract

Application of radio-frequency power in multidimensional NMR experiments can significantly increase the sample temperature compared to that of the surrounding gas flow. Radio-frequency heating effects become more severe at higher magnetic field strengths and ionic strengths. The effects are particularly noticeable for experiments that utilize 1H and/or 13C isotropic mixing and broadband decoupling. If radio-frequency power is applied during the systematically increasing evolution period t1, the sample temperature can change with t1 and thereby cause line-shape distortions. Such distortions are easily avoided by ensuring that the average radio-frequency power remains constant during the entire experiment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Hot Temperature
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*
  • Protons
  • Radio Waves*

Substances

  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Protons