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Ion chromatography (IC) is a technique similar to high-performance liquid chromatography, except that IC usually uses a conductivity detector. Ion chromatography is well suited for the analysis of a variety of inorganic and organic anions and cations. Another factor that needs to be considered during the ion chromatography experiment is the change in the ionic strength of the solution due to changes in the analysis material. The United States and Europe account for the majority of the ion chromatography market. The latest methods/regulations promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the improvement of the U.S. economic environment, and the rapid economic growth in Europe will all set off a new upsurge in instrument purchase. In addition, environmental concerns in China and Latin America are also expected to drive growth in ion chromatography sales. IC has a stable installed base, supporting aftermarket growth. This is especially true for innovative new products that improve ion chromatography performance and overall laboratory throughput. Chemicals haven’t changed much in the past few years. However, improvements in instrument design and performance have energized the ion chromatography market. Instrument availability has evolved from low-end, application-specific models to value-added instruments to high-performance ion chromatography-mass spectrometry (IC-MS) systems, allowing ion chromatography vendors to offer unique solutions to laboratories. In addition, enhanced software and intelligent IC systems expand the functionality of the IC and are very easy to operate for end users who are already familiar with computer use. including environmental testing * * Testing laboratories account for almost one-third of the ion chromatography market demand. The chemical and pharmaceutical sectors account for 15% and 13% of the global ion chromatography market respectively. The above three major industries occupy most of the ion chromatography market share, and ion chromatography is also used in other fields to varying degrees.