What is NMR spectroscopy?

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a chemistry technique that analyzes the molecular structure of various samples to determine their exact content. NMR is used to study physical properties at the molecular level (phase changes, conformational exchange, diffusion, and solubility), to match mixtures with known compounds, and to compare unknown compounds for further research. Each chemical compound has a specific movement that is classified and allows scientists to understand the unique structure. One example of NMR application is magnetic resonance imagining (MRI), which is used in the medical field.