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| Detection limit | Precision | Quant-analysis | Sample phase | Operating cost | Capital cost |
| RRR | N.A. | N.A. | No | Solid | Medium | Medium/low |
| GDMS | Excellent for most elemetns | High | Yes | Solid | High | Very high |
| ICP-MS | Excellent for most elments | 1% - 3% | Yes | Solution | High | Very high |
| ICP-OES | Very good for most elements | 0.3% - 1% | Yes | Solution | High | High |
| AASGF | Excellent for some elements | 1% - 5% | Yes | Solid/Solution | Medium | Medium/high |
| SSMS | Good | 3% - 7% | Yes | Solid | Medium/low | Medium/low |
| XRF | Good | High | Yes | Solid | Medium/low | Very high |
| Van der Pauw Hall effect | N.A. | N.A. | No | Solid | Low | Low |