ESR (Electron Spin Resonance) and EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) are used interchangeably to describe the same spectroscopic technique. The reason for the two different names can be traced to the historical development of the field and some of the interesting stories surrounding it. Originally, the technique was called ESR, or electron spin resonance. It was discovered in the mid-20t...
EPR (Electron Paramagnetic Resonance) Spectroscopy, also known as Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Spectroscopy, is a technique used to study the electronic structure of paramagnetic species. There are two main types of EPR spectroscopy: Continuous Wave (CW) EPR spectroscopy and Pulsed EPR spectroscopy. Continuous wave (CW) EPR Spectroscopy: In continuous wave EPR spectroscopy, a microw...
The sensitivity of a spectroscopic technique refers to its ability to detect and analyze signals from a sample. In the case of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR or ESR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), EPR is generally considered to be more sensitive than NMR for several reasons: 1. Detection principle EPR detects signals from unpaired electrons, while NMR detects signals from the n...
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is a powerful experimental technique for studying paramagnetic species' electronic structure and properties. In EPR spectroscopy, the g-value plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior and environment of unpaired electrons in paramagnetic systems. This article aims to provide an overview of g-values and their significance in EPR spectrosco...
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a microscopy technique that uses a focused electron beam to create detailed images of the surface of a sample. The electron beam scans the sample in a raster pattern, and the resulting signals generated by interactions between the electron beam and the sample's surface are detected and used to form an image. SEM provides high-resolution three-dimensional surfa...
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), or electron spin resonance (ESR), is a powerful spectroscopic technique used to study the properties of materials with unpaired electrons. To perform EPR experiments, it is crucial to prepare high-quality EPR samples. In this blog post, we will describe step-by-step how to prepare EPR samples. >> Materials: - Sample matrix: This can be a solid sa...
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), also known as electron spin resonance (ESR), is a sophisticated spectroscopic technique used to probe paramagnetic materials' electronic and magnetic properties. In this blog, we will explore the concepts, fundamentals, and applications of EPR. What is Electron Paramagnetic Resonance: Electron paramagnetic resonance focuses on the behavior of unp...
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) or Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that plays a vital role in understanding the structure and properties of paramagnetic materials. Several companies are offering EPR spectroscopy solutions in the UK. This blog post will introduce some of these EPR brands, including their features, and pricing options. Bruke...