We explore the possibility for elemental analysis by NMR. To keep the efficiency of the signal acquisition common for all spin species, we propose to fix the frequency and vary the magnetic field to cover the isotopes involved in a sample. We introduce constant-frequency receptivity for quantitative elemental analysis in the frequency-fixed NMR experiment. Field-variable NMR experiments are demonstrated using a cryogen-free superconducting magnet. In addition to elemental analysis in liquid solution, solid-state NMR under magic-angle spinning is also described. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.