CAN600 – Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer

The CAN600 is a next-generation liquid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer designed for high-precision molecular analysis. The system is equipped with an ultra-shielded, ultra-homogeneous 600 MHz superconducting magnet, a modular distributed system architecture, and high-sensitivity probes with automatic tuning.

The instrument combines high-performance hardware with intelligent control software to provide a reliable and user-friendly platform for NMR research. Its architecture supports rapid tuning and shimming, helping reduce experiment setup time and improving overall laboratory efficiency.

Key Features of the NMR Spectrometer

High-performance magnet and RF system

• 600 MHz superconducting magnet with ultra-high homogeneity, ultra-shielding, and low energy consumption

• Advanced distributed cabinet architecture with expandable RF system

• Supports up to 8 independent transceiver RF channels

• Timing resolution ≤ 4 ns and frequency resolution ≤ 0.0005 Hz

High-sensitivity probes

• Automatic tuning probe designed for high sensitivity

• Supports ¹H→¹⁹F and ¹⁹F→¹H decoupling experiments

• Fast tuning capability to accelerate experiment preparation

Intelligent system control

• Integrated touchscreen control interface for monitoring instrument status and managing samples

• Allows instrument operation without a PC, keyboard, or mouse

• Smart software supports remote spectrometer power control and real-time monitoring of experiments and system status

Efficient experiment setup

• Rapid automatic shimming and tuning supported by the system architecture

• Automatic sample changer with 72 sample positions

• Fast sample exchange with bi-directional rotation of the sample reservoir

Expandable platform

• Modular distributed design enables flexible system expansion and future upgrades

• Independent transceiver channels allow multi-receiver NMR experiments

Intelligent operation

The CAN600 integrates intelligent control functions to simplify NMR management. A touchscreen interface provides direct access to system status and sample control, while remote monitoring allows researchers to supervise experiments and instrument performance in real time.

Applications of the CAN600 NMR Spectrometer

Chemistry

• Investigation of chemical reaction kinetics

• Determination of catalyst structures

• Identification of intermediates in multi-step synthesis

• Screening of combinatorial compound libraries

• Identification of unknown compounds

Environmental science

• Detection of heavy metals and radionuclides

• Analysis of environmental phosphorus forms

• Study of soil organic matter composition and stability

• Atmospheric aerosol system analysis

Energy research

• Study of sodium- and lithium-battery electrolyte systems

• Analysis of battery electrode materials

• Composition analysis of fuels and lubricants

• Research into hydrogen-energy photoelectrocatalysis

Food science

• Fatty acid composition analysis

• Food authenticity and adulteration detection

• Origin identification of agricultural products

• Detection of food additives

Biological research

• Structural studies of bacterial RNA

• Investigation of protein complex interactions

• Structural analysis of membrane proteins and fibrils

• Analysis of cellular biomolecular complexes and metabolites

Medical research

• Structural analysis of disease-related target proteins

• Virus life-cycle studies and inhibition research

• Investigation of cancer cell development and inhibition

• Drug mechanism studies and antibody research

• High-throughput drug screening