| Comparison Factor |
ICP 7000 ICP-OES |
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS) |
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) |
| Analytical Principle |
Plasma optical emission |
Atomic absorption |
Characteristic X-ray fluorescence |
| Multi-Element Analysis |
Simultaneous full-spectrum analysis |
Commonly sequential analysis |
Multi-element analysis, depending on instrument and sample |
| Wavelength or Spectral Coverage |
165–900 nm |
Element-specific analytical wavelengths |
Element-dependent X-ray energy range |
| Trace Analysis |
Suitable for trace analysis, depending on element and conditions |
Suitable for many routine elemental measurements |
Performance varies with element, matrix, and configuration |
| Typical Sample Preparation |
Often requires digestion or liquid sample preparation |
Commonly requires liquid samples |
Can often analyze solids directly |
| Best-Suited Applications |
High-throughput multi-element analysis of prepared samples |
Routine analysis of selected elements |
Rapid elemental screening and solid-material analysis |