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Global Gamma Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Radioactive Sources Market, Forecast to 2020
Selenium-75 Represents Pocket of Opportunity as Market Takes a Pounding From X-ray Radiography and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
14-Mar-2016
Global
Market Research
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The global gamma radioactive sources market for NDT applications is segmented by sources into Iridium-192, Selenium-75, and Cobalt-60. For Iridium-192 and Selenium-75, detailed unit shipment forecast has been provided. Pricing analysis and market position ranking for the top participants in the market have also been given. As the Cobalt-60 market is very small, only unit shipment forecast has been provided. The base year is 2015 and the forecast period is 2016–2020. With the recent oil price decline, the market will be turbulent. However, in the long term, Selenium-75 is expected to provide growth opportunities. Cobalt-60 is likely to be phased out in the next 15 years, while growth of Iridium-192 will be tepid in most regions.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
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Market and Technology Trends
Unit Shipment Forecast Assumptions
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Unit Shipment Forecast
Iridium-192—Supply Chain Analysis
Iridium-192—Unit Shipment Forecast
Iridium-192—Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion
Iridium-192—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Iridium-192—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region Discussion
Iridium-192—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region Discussion (continued)
Iridium-192—Pricing Analysis: North America
Iridium-192—Pricing Analysis: Europe
Iridium-192—Market Position Ranking
Iridium-192—Market Position Ranking (continued)
Selenium-75—Supply Chain Analysis
Selenium-75—Unit Shipment Forecast
Selenium-75—Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion
Selenium-75—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region
Selenium-75—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region Discussion
Selenium-75—Unit Shipment Forecast by Region Discussion (continued)
Selenium-75—Pricing Analysis: North America
Selenium-75—Pricing Analysis: Europe
Selenium-75—Market Position Ranking
Selenium-75—Market Position Ranking (continued)
Cobalt-60—Unit Shipment Forecast
Cobalt-60—Unit Shipment Forecast Discussion
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