NMR Tubes
NMR Tubes
Thin, glass tubes of different lengths, wall thicknesses, outer diameters, cambers, concentricities, and I.D. and O.D. tolerances designed to hold samples during nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic analysis; may include tube cap.NMR tubes are required for analyzing samples using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Choose an NMR tube that most closely matches the frequency (MHz) of your spectrometer.
Typically made of borosilicate glass and offered in seven- and eight-inch lengths, the outer diameter of the tube can range from 3mm to 10mm, with 5mm being the most common. For greater testing precision, look for thin-walled NMR tubes. Quartz NMR tubes with low boron concentrations of boron are also available if boron NMR is used.
NMR tubes are available in reusable or disposable versions. Some versions have screw caps, with or without septa. Polyethylene caps are the most common.
Specifications for NMR tubes may include concentricity and camber.
- Concentricity is how round the tube is and is measured using the inner and outer walls
- Camber is a measure of the tube’s straightness; poor camber can cause the tube to wobble during rotation, which can produce spinning side bands
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy allows you to observe the local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei. As radio waves excite the nuclei, their resonance is detected by a sensitive radio receiver that provides information about the molecule’s electronic structure. NMR spectroscopy is also used to identify monomolecular organic compounds, proteins, and other complex molecules.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Brand 5mm Disposable Grade NMR Sample Tubes
For instruments with field strength of approximately 60MHz
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Corning™ Precision Economy NMR Tubes
Precision machined for exact wall thickness, perfect straightness and centerline symmetry

Wilmad-LabGlass™ Benchtop Spectrometer NMR Tubes
Wilmad-LabGlass Benchtop NMR Tubes have been tested to assure performance and permit confidence in purchasing consumables for instruments.

Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Wilmad™ 5mm O.D. Thin Walled High-Throughput Economy NMR Tubes
Designed for routine use in all NMR spectrometers, Wilmad Economy NMR Tubes fit tightly in any spinner turbine and have minimal NMR background.
Wilmad-LabGlass™ Thin Walled High Throughput NMR Tubes
Possess an average camber of 60 microns to guarantee the clarity of the spectrum for small molecule (MW<250) samples up to 600 MHz. Wilmad Thin Walled High Throughput NMR Tubes are designed for routine use in most low to mid field NMR spectrometers.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ KIMAX™ Borosilicate Glass Thrift N-51A 5mm NMR Tubes
Used to contain samples in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
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DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ 10 mm Highest Quality NMR Tube
100% gauged for wall thickness, concentricity and camber specifications
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SP Wilmad-LabGlass™ High-Throughput NMR Tubes
Double the writing area allows for easy sample marking and identification.
Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Wilmad™ Thin Wall Quartz EPR Sample Tube
Manufactured from naturally occurring quartz with the highest purity to minimize the background signal. Bel-Art SP Scienceware™ Thin Wall Quartz EPR Sample Tube may contain Fe2O3 which is paramagnetic (1200 ppm) and has certain impact on shimming quality depending on the magnetic field strength.
PYREX™ 5 mm O.D. NMR Sample Tubes
Precision NMR tubes made of Pyrex borosilicate glass
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Brand 5mm High Grade NMR Sample Tubes
Each tube meets rigid specifications for wall thickness, variation and camber so as to assure precise measurements and reproducibility.
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Corning™ Precision Isostatic Pressure Strength NMR Tubes
Precision machined for exact wall thickness, perfect straightness and centerline symmetry
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Brand Valved 5mm O.D. NMR Tubes
Ideal for handling volatile, air-sensitive and toxic samples
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DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ 5mm NMR Tube Washer
Designed to fit standard filtration assemblies
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Wilmad-LabGlass™ SP Scienceware™ 5mm O.D. Heavy Walled Precision NMR Tubes
To maximize SNR, Precision NMR Tubes have minimal paramagnetic impurities that would impact shimming. Tight I.D. and O.D. tolerance as small as 0.0065mm accommodates Wilmad inserts