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Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Analysis and Forecast 2026-2032

Publisher APO Research, Inc.
Published Jan 04, 2026
Length 210 Pages
SKU # APRC20778205

Description

The global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer market is projected to grow from US$ million in 2026 to US$ million by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of % during the forecast period.

CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer's global sales reached XX (units) with a value of US$ XX Million, marking an change of XX% compared to the previous year. This performance has positioned Arenal PCS as the global sales leader, a title it has maintained for several consecutive years. Notably, Arenal PCS's performance in primary markets is also remarkable. In the Chinese market, sales were XX (units), a change of XX% from the previous year. In Europe, sales were XX (units), showing a year-on-year of XX%. In the US, sales were XX (units), a year-on-year change of XX%.

The major global manufacturers in the CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer market include Arenal PCS, Applied Analytics, Edwards, HORIBA, Malvern Panalytical, Occhio instruments, Metrohm, Entegris (PSS) and Kanomax FMT, etc. In 2025, the top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

In terms of production side, this report researches the CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer production, growth rate, market share by manufacturers and by region (region level and country level), from 2021 to 2026, and forecast to 2032.

In terms of consumption side, this report focuses on the sales of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer by region (region level and country level), by Company, by Type and by Application. from 2021 to 2026 and forecast to 2032.

This report presents an overview of global market for CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer, capacity, output, revenue and price. Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue or sales data for 2021 - 2025, estimates for 2026, and projections of CAGR through 2032.

This report researches the key producers of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer, also provides the consumption of main regions and countries. Of the upcoming market potential for CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer, and key regions or countries of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments. Country specific data and market value analysis for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Germany, the U.K., Italy, Middle East, Africa, and Other Countries.

This report focuses on the CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer sales, revenue, market share and industry ranking of main manufacturers, data from 2021 to 2026. Identification of the major stakeholders in the global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer market, and analysis of their competitive landscape and market positioning based on recent developments and segmental revenues. This report will help stakeholders to understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights and position their businesses and market strategies in a better way.

This report analyzes the segments data by Type and by Application, sales, revenue, and price, from 2021 to 2032. Evaluation and forecast the market size for CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer sales, projected growth trends, production technology, application and end-user industry.


CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Segment by Company

Arenal PCS
Applied Analytics
Edwards
HORIBA
Malvern Panalytical
Occhio instruments
Metrohm
Entegris (PSS)
Kanomax FMT
Niumag Corporation
Bettersize

CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Segment by Type

Laser Scattering Particle Size Distribution Analyzer
Centrifugal Nanoparticle Analyzer

CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Segment by Application

Alumina Slurry
Colloidal Silica Slurries
Ceria Slurries

CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada

Mexico
Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Spain

Netherlands

Switzerland

Sweden

Poland
Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Australia

Taiwan

Southeast Asia
South America

Brazil

Argentina

Chile
Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Türkiye

GCC Countries

Study Objectives

1. To analyze and research the global status and future forecast, involving, production, value, consumption, growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast.
2. To present the key manufacturers, capacity, production, revenue, market share, and Recent Developments.
3. To split the breakdown data by regions, type, manufacturers, and Application.
4. To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints, and risks.
5. To identify significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.
6. To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

Reasons to Buy This Report

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market.
5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally.
6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer.
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by type and by application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 3: CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer production/output of global and key producers (regions/countries). It provides a quantitative analysis of the production, and development potential of each producer in the next six years.
Chapter 4: Sales (consumption), revenue of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer in global, regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 5: Detailed analysis of CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and industry ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 6: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the sales, revenue, average price, and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 8: Provides profiles of key manufacturers, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product descriptions and specifications, CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer sales, revenue, price, gross margin, and recent development, etc.
Chapter 9: North America by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 10: Europe by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 11: China by type, by application, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 12: Asia (Excluding China) by type, by application and by region, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 13: South America, Middle East and Africa by type, by application and by country, sales, and revenue for each segment.
Chapter 14: Analysis of industrial chain, sales channel, key raw materials, distributors and customers.
Chapter 15: The main concluding insights of the report.

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Table of Contents

210 Pages
1 Market Overview
1.1 Product Definition
1.2 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market by Type
1.2.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type, 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
1.2.2 Laser Scattering Particle Size Distribution Analyzer
1.2.3 Centrifugal Nanoparticle Analyzer
1.3 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market by Application
1.3.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application, 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
1.3.2 Alumina Slurry
1.3.3 Colloidal Silica Slurries
1.3.4 Ceria Slurries
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Goals and Objectives
2 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Dynamics
2.1 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Industry Trends
2.2 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Industry Drivers
2.3 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Industry Opportunities and Challenges
2.4 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Industry Restraints
3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production Overview
3.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production Capacity (2021-2032)
3.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
3.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production by Region
3.3.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production by Region (2021-2026)
3.3.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production by Region (2027-2032)
3.3.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
3.4 North America
3.5 Europe
3.6 China
3.7 Japan
3.8 South Korea
4 Global Market Growth Prospects
4.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
4.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Region
4.2.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
4.2.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Region (2021-2026)
4.2.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Region (2027-2032)
4.2.4 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
4.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Estimates and Forecasts 2021-2032
4.4 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Region
4.4.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
4.4.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Region (2021-2026)
4.4.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Region (2027-2032)
4.4.4 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
4.5 North America
4.6 Europe
4.7 China
4.8 Asia (Excluding China)
4.9 South America, Middle East and Africa
5 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
5.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Manufacturers
5.1.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
5.1.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
5.1.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Manufacturers Revenue Share Top 10 and Top 5 in 2025
5.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Manufacturers
5.2.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
5.2.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Market Share by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
5.2.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Manufacturers Sales Share Top 10 and Top 5 in 2025
5.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
5.4 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Key Manufacturers Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
5.5 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Key Manufacturers Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
5.6 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
5.7 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Manufacturers Commercialization Time
5.8 Market Competitive Analysis
5.8.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market CR5 and HHI
5.8.2 2025 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
6 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market by Type
6.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type
6.1.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
6.1.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
6.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type
6.2.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032) & (units)
6.2.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
6.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type
7 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market by Application
7.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application
7.1.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
7.1.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
7.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application
7.2.1 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032) & (units)
7.2.2 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
7.3 Global CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application
8 Company Profiles
8.1 Arenal PCS
8.1.1 Arenal PCS Company Information
8.1.2 Arenal PCS Business Overview
8.1.3 Arenal PCS CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.1.4 Arenal PCS CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.1.5 Arenal PCS Recent Developments
8.2 Applied Analytics
8.2.1 Applied Analytics Company Information
8.2.2 Applied Analytics Business Overview
8.2.3 Applied Analytics CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.2.4 Applied Analytics CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.2.5 Applied Analytics Recent Developments
8.3 Edwards
8.3.1 Edwards Company Information
8.3.2 Edwards Business Overview
8.3.3 Edwards CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.3.4 Edwards CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.3.5 Edwards Recent Developments
8.4 HORIBA
8.4.1 HORIBA Company Information
8.4.2 HORIBA Business Overview
8.4.3 HORIBA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.4.4 HORIBA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.4.5 HORIBA Recent Developments
8.5 Malvern Panalytical
8.5.1 Malvern Panalytical Company Information
8.5.2 Malvern Panalytical Business Overview
8.5.3 Malvern Panalytical CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.5.4 Malvern Panalytical CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.5.5 Malvern Panalytical Recent Developments
8.6 Occhio instruments
8.6.1 Occhio instruments Company Information
8.6.2 Occhio instruments Business Overview
8.6.3 Occhio instruments CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.6.4 Occhio instruments CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.6.5 Occhio instruments Recent Developments
8.7 Metrohm
8.7.1 Metrohm Company Information
8.7.2 Metrohm Business Overview
8.7.3 Metrohm CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.7.4 Metrohm CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.7.5 Metrohm Recent Developments
8.8 Entegris (PSS)
8.8.1 Entegris (PSS) Company Information
8.8.2 Entegris (PSS) Business Overview
8.8.3 Entegris (PSS) CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.8.4 Entegris (PSS) CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.8.5 Entegris (PSS) Recent Developments
8.9 Kanomax FMT
8.9.1 Kanomax FMT Company Information
8.9.2 Kanomax FMT Business Overview
8.9.3 Kanomax FMT CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.9.4 Kanomax FMT CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.9.5 Kanomax FMT Recent Developments
8.10 Niumag Corporation
8.10.1 Niumag Corporation Company Information
8.10.2 Niumag Corporation Business Overview
8.10.3 Niumag Corporation CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.10.4 Niumag Corporation CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.10.5 Niumag Corporation Recent Developments
8.11 Bettersize
8.11.1 Bettersize Company Information
8.11.2 Bettersize Business Overview
8.11.3 Bettersize CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
8.11.4 Bettersize CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Product Portfolio
8.11.5 Bettersize Recent Developments
9 North America
9.1 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type
9.1.1 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
9.1.2 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032)
9.1.3 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type (2021-2032)
9.2 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application
9.2.1 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
9.2.2 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032)
9.2.3 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application (2021-2032)
9.3 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Country
9.3.1 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Grow Rate by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
9.3.2 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
9.3.3 North America CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Country (2021-2032)
9.3.4 United States
9.3.5 Canada
9.3.6 Mexico
10 Europe
10.1 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type
10.1.1 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
10.1.2 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032)
10.1.3 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type (2021-2032)
10.2 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application
10.2.1 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
10.2.2 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032)
10.2.3 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application (2021-2032)
10.3 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Country
10.3.1 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Grow Rate by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
10.3.2 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
10.3.3 Europe CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Country (2021-2032)
10.3.4 Germany
10.3.5 France
10.3.6 U.K.
10.3.7 Italy
10.3.8 Russia
10.3.9 Spain
10.3.10 Netherlands
10.3.11 Switzerland
10.3.12 Sweden
11 China
11.1 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type
11.1.1 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
11.1.2 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032)
11.1.3 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type (2021-2032)
11.2 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application
11.2.1 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
11.2.2 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032)
11.2.3 China CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application (2021-2032)
12 Asia (Excluding China)
12.1 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type
12.1.1 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
12.1.2 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032)
12.1.3 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type (2021-2032)
12.2 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application
12.2.1 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
12.2.2 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032)
12.2.3 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application (2021-2032)
12.3 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Country
12.3.1 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Grow Rate by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
12.3.2 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
12.3.3 Asia CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Country (2021-2032)
12.3.4 Japan
12.3.5 South Korea
12.3.6 India
12.3.7 Australia
12.3.8 Taiwan
12.3.9 Southeast Asia
13 South America, Middle East and Africa
13.1 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Type
13.1.1 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
13.1.2 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Type (2021-2032)
13.1.3 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Type (2021-2032)
13.2 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Application
13.2.1 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
13.2.2 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Application (2021-2032)
13.2.3 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Application (2021-2032)
13.3 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Market Size by Country
13.3.1 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Revenue Grow Rate by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
13.3.2 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales by Country (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
13.3.3 SAMEA CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Price by Country (2021-2032)
13.3.4 Brazil
13.3.5 Argentina
13.3.6 Chile
13.3.7 Colombia
13.3.8 Peru
13.3.9 Saudi Arabia
13.3.10 Israel
13.3.11 UAE
13.3.12 Turkey
13.3.13 Iran
13.3.14 Egypt
14 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
14.1 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Value Chain Analysis
14.1.1 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Key Raw Materials
14.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
14.1.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
14.1.4 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Production Mode & Process
14.2 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Sales Channels Analysis
14.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
14.2.2 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Distributors
14.2.3 CMP Slurry Particle Analyzer Customers
15 Concluding Insights
16 Appendix
16.1 Reasons for Doing This Study
16.2 Research Methodology
16.3 Research Process
16.4 Authors List of This Report
16.5 Data Source
16.5.1 Secondary Sources
16.5.2 Primary Sources
16.6 Disclaimer
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