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Scalar Coupling

Definition

A nuclear-spin interaction transmitted through bonding electrons, commonly described by J in hertz.

Related terms

Chemical Shift
A reference-relative resonance position expressed in ppm.
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.

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