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Chemical Shift

Definition

A reference-relative resonance position expressed in ppm.

Related terms

DEPT
A polarisation-transfer editing experiment that distinguishes selected protonated-carbon classes.
FID
Flame Ionisation Detector. GLC detector for organic compounds with C-H bonds. High sensitivity, near-universal for hydrocarbons, destructive.
Integral
An area measurement that can reflect contributing nuclei under suitable acquisition conditions.
qNMR
Quantitative NMR using suitable response conditions and references to estimate amounts or purity.
Scalar Coupling
A nuclear-spin interaction transmitted through bonding electrons, commonly described by J in hertz.

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