A 3D-Printed Higher-Throughput NMR Tube Cleaner
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tubes can be cleaned with the proposed device, which can clean five tubes at the same time. It is comprised of a 3D-printed base, polypropylene straws, and a standard vacuum filtration flask assembly. The device is durable, easy to construct and operate, and resistant to common NMR solvents. In our experience, the cleaner saves time and solvent with no drop-off in cleaning efficiency compared to other models. The materials cost of this device is tabulated to be lower than commercially available NMR tube cleaners. The stereolithography and Solidworks files for this device are shared to allow for customization, for cleaning tubes of other dimensions.
Authors: Dana A. Wong, Sibo Lin
Language: English
Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3207028204