Cross-polarization experiment quantitative applications

In contrast to solution-phase or direct polarization solid-state NMR experiments, CP-MAS is not a truly quantitative technique. As a result of the cross-polarization step, the integral intensities of peaks in CP-MAS spectra do not directly reflect the stoichiometry of nuclei in the molecule. CP-MAS signals originate from protons, and its transfer efficiency varies from carbon to carbon, based on proximity of protons and local mobility of the molecule. In most pharmaceutical applications, only relative concentrations of mixtures of two or more polymorphs need to be determined even in complex dosage forms. The absolute concentration of the drug in formulation is usually known or can be determined by other techniques. 

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