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NMR Safety • Unshielded NMR instruments have enough of a magnetic field to attract large objects when brought close. • The magnetic field can also cause medical implants to malfunction. • NMR instruments use cryogenics such as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium so all safety procedures pertaining to cryogenic liquids should also be observed.

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NMR Safety• Unshielded NMR instruments

have enough of a magnetic field to attract large objects when brought close.

• The magnetic field can also cause medical implants to malfunction.

• NMR instruments use cryogenics such as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium so all safety procedures pertaining to cryogenic liquids should also be observed.