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NMR
A document used to record details about materials or products that do not meet specified quality standards.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Non-conforming Material Report (NMR) is a formal document detailing the identification, description, disposition, and root cause analysis of materials or products that fail to meet predefined quality specifications, initiating corrective actions and preventing recurrence.
BACKGROUND
A Benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer refers to a Fourier transform nuclear magnetic resonance (FT-NMR) spectrometer that is significantly more compact and portable than the conventional equivalents, such that it is portable and can reside on a laboratory benchtop. This convenience comes from using permanent magnets, which have a lower magnetic field and decreased sensitivity compared to the much larger and more expensive cryogen cooled superconducting NMR magnets. Instead of requiring dedicated infrastructure, rooms and extensive installations these benchtop instruments can be placed directly on the bench in a lab and moved as necessary. These spectrometers offer improved workflow, even for novice users, as they are simpler and easy to use. They differ from relaxometers in that they can be used to measure high resolution NMR spectra and are not limited to the determination of relaxation or diffusion parameters.
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- Non-conformance report
- NCR
- Defect report
- Material deviation
USAGE NOTE
An NMR is essential for documenting and managing materials that cannot be used as intended.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to NMR.
A leading manufacturer of a wide range of NMR spectrometers, from high-field research systems to compact 'minispec' analyzers designed specifically for industrial quality control, process analysis, and material science applications.
Specializes in cryogen-free, benchtop NMR spectrometers. Their Spinsolve instruments make NMR technology more accessible for industrial settings, enabling applications like reaction monitoring, quality control, and formulation analysis directly in the lab or near the production line.
Develops and manufactures compact, high-performance benchtop NMR spectrometers. Their products are explicitly designed for integration into industrial workflows for quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and process optimization.
Provides benchtop NMR analyzers, such as the MQC+, for rapid, non-destructive quality control measurements in industries including food, agriculture, and polymers. These instruments measure properties like oil, water, and fluorine content.
A major global supplier of scientific instruments, including a comprehensive line of NMR spectrometers. These are used for advanced materials research, chemical analysis, and quality control in industrial R&D laboratories.
Developer of the Mnova software suite, a standard platform for processing and analyzing NMR data. The software is a critical component for converting raw instrumental data into actionable insights for industrial R&D and QC labs.
Offers NMR spectrometers as part of its broad portfolio of analytical instruments. Their systems support industrial applications in materials science, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing for R&D and quality control purposes.
A research institute that develops novel sensor systems for industrial applications. They have pioneered mobile NMR sensors, like the NMR-MOUSE, for on-site, non-destructive material characterization and quality inspection of polymers and building materials.