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[[Category:Science]]
= Er, what? =
Yes. There are many, many types of spectroscopy. This ones involves magnets and radio frequencies, and can (potentially) tell you things about a liquid which is placed into a thin/tall glass tube. The principle under which it operates is the same as an MRI scanner, however, rather than making pictures, it makes squiggly lines.
= But Why? =
* Because makerspace?
* Because when life calls and lets you know you can have a 600lb magnet, naturally, you say yes.
* We're pretty sure no makerspace in the world has put one of these inside of it.
* Naturally one could argue this is highly specialized and potentially not relevant. So, really, why?
** Well, it's an experiment. It might serve as hands-on, gentle introduction to spectroscopy, science, analytical instrumentation, etc.
** Activities and applications pending.
= Safety =
There are no safety risks here. While the machine does use a relatively strong (1.4 Tesla Permanent Magnet), it is deep inside and thus very well shielded. Nevertheless, if you prefer notoriety, you can decorate the beige box with "Danger" stickers regarding pacemakers, credit cards, hip implants, etc. It will undoubtedly be the most decorated NMR on the planet as a result.
= Status =
11/3/21 - Full turnup and test complete with H1 and C13 probes functional. Celebrations were had by drinking beer with the machine (beige box did partake), and relative quantification of ethanol vs water were undertaken with wobbly, but within an order-of-magnitude results. Further adventures planned...
- Strange box attracts multiple red tickets
9/10/21 - Strange beige box arrives.
