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Global Electrolyte Solution Market Professional Survey Report 2018

March 2018 | 116 pages | ID: GC712950B03QEN
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This report studies Electrolyte Solution in Global market, especially in North America, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan and India, with production, revenue, consumption, import and export in these regions, from 2013 to 2018, and forecast to 2025.

This report focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering
  • Mitsubishi Chemical (JP)
  • Ube Industries, Ltd (JP)
  • Mitsui Chemicals (JP)
  • TOMIYAMA (JP)
  • KISHIDA (JP)
  • Central Glass (JP)
  • Panax-Etec (KR)
  • LG Chem (KR)
  • Soubrain (KR)
  • BASF (DE)
  • Guotai Huarong (CN)
  • CAPCHE (CN)
  • Dongguan Shanshan (CN)
  • Tianjin Jinniu (CN)
  • Guangzhou Tinci (CN)
  • Shantou JinGuang High-Tech (CN)
  • Zhuhai Smoothway Electronic Materials (CN)
  • Beijing Institute of Chemical Reagent (CN)
  • Huizhou Tianjia Technology (CN)
  • Hebei Kunlun Chemical (CN)
On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
  • Liquid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
  • Solid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
By Application, the market can be split into
  • Medical Use
  • Automobile Battery
  • Personal Care
  • Others
By Regions, this report covers (we can add the regions/countries as you want)
  • North America
  • China
  • Europe
  • Southeast Asia
  • Japan
  • India
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Global Electrolyte Solution Market Professional Survey Report 2018

1 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

1.1 Definition and Specifications of Electrolyte Solution
  1.1.1 Definition of Electrolyte Solution
  1.1.2 Specifications of Electrolyte Solution
1.2 Classification of Electrolyte Solution
  1.2.1 Liquid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
  1.2.2 Solid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
1.3 Applications of Electrolyte Solution
  1.3.1 Medical Use
  1.3.2 Automobile Battery
  1.3.3 Personal Care
  1.3.4 Others
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
  1.4.1 North America
  1.4.2 China
  1.4.3 Europe
  1.4.4 Southeast Asia
  1.4.5 Japan
  1.4.6 India

2 MANUFACTURING COST STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Electrolyte Solution
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Electrolyte Solution
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Electrolyte Solution

3 TECHNICAL DATA AND MANUFACTURING PLANTS ANALYSIS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017

4 GLOBAL ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION OVERALL MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 2013-2018E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
  4.2.1 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.2.2 2017 Electrolyte Solution Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
  4.3.1 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.3.2 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
  4.4.1 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Sales Price
  4.4.2 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

5.1 North America Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.1.1 North America Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.1.2 North America 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.1.3 North America 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.1.4 North America 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis
5.2 China Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.2.1 China Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.2.2 China 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.2.3 China 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.2.4 China 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis
5.3 Europe Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.3.1 Europe Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.3.2 Europe 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.3.3 Europe 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.3.4 Europe 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis
5.4 Southeast Asia Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.4.1 Southeast Asia Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.4.2 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.4.3 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.4.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis
5.5 Japan Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.5.1 Japan Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.5.2 Japan 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.5.3 Japan 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.5.4 Japan 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Electrolyte Solution Market Analysis
  5.6.1 India Electrolyte Solution Market Overview
  5.6.2 India 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.6.3 India 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Analysis
  5.6.4 India 2017 Electrolyte Solution Market Share Analysis

6 GLOBAL 2013-2018E ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY TYPE)

6.1 Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Electrolyte Solution Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Electrolyte Solution Product Driving Factors Analysis
  6.3.1 Liquid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.2 Solid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 GLOBAL 2013-2018E ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY APPLICATION)

7.1 Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Electrolyte Solution Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Electrolyte Solution Product Driving Factors Analysis
  7.3.1 Medical Use of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.2 Automobile Battery of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.3 Personal Care of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.4 Others of Electrolyte Solution Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 MAJOR MANUFACTURERS ANALYSIS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

8.1 Mitsubishi Chemical (JP)
  8.1.1 Company Profile
  8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.1.2.1 Product A
    8.1.2.2 Product B
  8.1.3 Mitsubishi Chemical (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.1.4 Mitsubishi Chemical (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Ube Industries, Ltd (JP)
  8.2.1 Company Profile
  8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.2.2.1 Product A
    8.2.2.2 Product B
  8.2.3 Ube Industries, Ltd (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.2.4 Ube Industries, Ltd (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Mitsui Chemicals (JP)
  8.3.1 Company Profile
  8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.3.2.1 Product A
    8.3.2.2 Product B
  8.3.3 Mitsui Chemicals (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.3.4 Mitsui Chemicals (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 TOMIYAMA (JP)
  8.4.1 Company Profile
  8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.4.2.1 Product A
    8.4.2.2 Product B
  8.4.3 TOMIYAMA (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.4.4 TOMIYAMA (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 KISHIDA (JP)
  8.5.1 Company Profile
  8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.5.2.1 Product A
    8.5.2.2 Product B
  8.5.3 KISHIDA (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.5.4 KISHIDA (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Central Glass (JP)
  8.6.1 Company Profile
  8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.6.2.1 Product A
    8.6.2.2 Product B
  8.6.3 Central Glass (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.6.4 Central Glass (JP) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Panax-Etec (KR)
  8.7.1 Company Profile
  8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.7.2.1 Product A
    8.7.2.2 Product B
  8.7.3 Panax-Etec (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.7.4 Panax-Etec (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 LG Chem (KR)
  8.8.1 Company Profile
  8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.8.2.1 Product A
    8.8.2.2 Product B
  8.8.3 LG Chem (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.8.4 LG Chem (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Soubrain (KR)
  8.9.1 Company Profile
  8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.9.2.1 Product A
    8.9.2.2 Product B
  8.9.3 Soubrain (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.9.4 Soubrain (KR) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 BASF (DE)
  8.10.1 Company Profile
  8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.10.2.1 Product A
    8.10.2.2 Product B
  8.10.3 BASF (DE) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.10.4 BASF (DE) 2017 Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Guotai Huarong (CN)
8.12 CAPCHE (CN)
8.13 Dongguan Shanshan (CN)
8.14 Tianjin Jinniu (CN)
8.15 Guangzhou Tinci (CN)
8.16 Shantou JinGuang High-Tech (CN)
8.17 Zhuhai Smoothway Electronic Materials (CN)
8.18 Beijing Institute of Chemical Reagent (CN)
8.19 Huizhou Tianjia Technology (CN)
8.20 Hebei Kunlun Chemical (CN)

9 DEVELOPMENT TREND OF ANALYSIS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION MARKET

9.1 Global Electrolyte Solution Market Trend Analysis
  9.1.1 Global 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
  9.1.2 Global 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Electrolyte Solution Regional Market Trend
  9.2.1 North America 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
  9.2.2 China 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
  9.2.3 Europe 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
  9.2.4 Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
  9.2.5 Japan 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
  9.2.6 India 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Forecast
9.3 Electrolyte Solution Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Electrolyte Solution Market Trend (Application)

10 ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION MARKETING TYPE ANALYSIS

10.1 Electrolyte Solution Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Electrolyte Solution International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Electrolyte Solution by Region
10.4 Electrolyte Solution Supply Chain Analysis

11 CONSUMERS ANALYSIS OF ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION

11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 CONCLUSION OF THE GLOBAL ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION MARKET PROFESSIONAL SURVEY REPORT 2017

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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Figure Picture of Electrolyte Solution
Table Product Specifications of Electrolyte Solution
Table Classification of Electrolyte Solution
Figure Global Production Market Share of Electrolyte Solution by Type in 2017
Figure Liquid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Liquid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
Figure Solid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Solid Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte
Table Applications of Electrolyte Solution
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Electrolyte Solution by Application in 2017
Figure Medical Use Examples
Table Major Consumers in Medical Use
Figure Automobile Battery Examples
Table Major Consumers in Automobile Battery
Figure Personal Care Examples
Table Major Consumers in Personal Care
Figure Others Examples
Table Major Consumers in Others
Figure Market Share of Electrolyte Solution by Regions
Figure North America Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Electrolyte Solution Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Electrolyte Solution in 2017
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Electrolyte Solution
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Electrolyte Solution
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Electrolyte Solution Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Electrolyte Solution Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Electrolyte Solution Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure North America 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure China 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure Europe 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure Japan 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution 2013-2018E
Figure India 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Electrolyte Solution Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Electrolyte Solution Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-2018E Electrolyte Solution Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Electrolyte Solution Product Interview Price
Table Mitsubishi Chemical (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Mitsubishi Chemical (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Mitsubishi Chemical (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Ube Industries, Ltd (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Ube Industries, Ltd (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Ube Industries, Ltd (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Mitsui Chemicals (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2015 Mitsui Chemicals (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Mitsui Chemicals (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table TOMIYAMA (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 TOMIYAMA (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 TOMIYAMA (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table KISHIDA (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 KISHIDA (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 KISHIDA (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Central Glass (JP) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Central Glass (JP) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Central Glass (JP) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Panax-Etec (KR) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Panax-Etec (KR) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Panax-Etec (KR) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table LG Chem (KR) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 LG Chem (KR) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 LG Chem (KR) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Soubrain (KR) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Soubrain (KR) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Soubrain (KR) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table BASF (DE) Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 BASF (DE) Electrolyte Solution Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BASF (DE) Electrolyte Solution Business Region Distribution
Table Guotai Huarong (CN) Information List
Table CAPCHE (CN) Information List
Table Dongguan Shanshan (CN) Information List
Table Tianjin Jinniu (CN) Information List
Table Guangzhou Tinci (CN) Information List
Table Shantou JinGuang High-Tech (CN) Information List
Table Zhuhai Smoothway Electronic Materials (CN) Information List
Table Beijing Institute of Chemical Reagent (CN) Information List
Table Huizhou Tianjia Technology (CN) Information List
Table Hebei Kunlun Chemical (CN) Information List
Figure Global 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India 2018-2025 Electrolyte Solution Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution by Type 2018-2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Electrolyte Solution by Application 2018-2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Electrolyte Solution by Region


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