Sealant Applicator global industry size is estimated to be worth US$XX million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$XX million by 2028 with a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis (Covid), Sealant Unloading Equipment accounting for XX% of the Sealant Applicator global market in 2021, is projected to value US$XX million by 2028, growing at a revised XX% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. While Industrial segment is altered to an XX% CAGR throughout this forecast period.
The global key companies of Sealant Applicator include 3M Co., Adco Products Inc., Albion Engineering Co., Ashland Inc., Avery Dennison Corp., Bdtronic Gmbh, Bison International B.V., Cryolife, Designetics Inc., Elmer's Products Inc., Emseal Joint Systems Ltd., Ems-Chemie Holding Ag, Everkem Diversified Products, Exel Industries, Fishman Corp., Forbo International. S.A., Franklin International Inc., Glenmar Technology, Graco Inc., H.B. Fuller Co., Henkel Ag & Co Kgaa, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., Huntsman Corp., etc. In 2022, the global top five players have a share approximately XX% in terms of revenue.
In terms of Production Side,
This report researches the Sealant Applicator capacity, production, growth rate, market share by manufacturers and by region (region level and country level), from 2017 to 2022, and forecast to 2028.
In terms of Sales Side,
This report focuses on the sales of Sealant Applicator by region (region level and country level), by company, by Type and by Application. from 2017 to 2022 and forecast to 2028.
This research report explores the key market segments: Type and Application. The report offers an in-depth breakdown of type and application segments, and their sub-segments. The growth potential of each segment have been examined by industry experts in this report. This section of the report also provides sales and revenue forecast data by type and application segments, based on sales, price, and revenue for the period 2017-2028. Additionally, the report features a value chain and raw material analysis of the key segments.
Segment by Type
Sealant Unloading Equipment
Sealant Dispensing Systems
Auxiliary Equipment
Others
Segment by Application
Industrial
Appliance
Electrical
Transportation
Others
The report includes a section on key growth opportunities, which will help the key players to simplify complex issues and frame future strategies to compete in this competitive environment. This section will assist the players to boldly position their business.
Competitive Outlook
This section of the report provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape of the market. The report profiles the key players in the market. It also provides reliable sales and revenue data of the players for the period 2017-2022. With the help of this report, key players, stakeholders, and other participants will be able to stay up-to-date with the recent and upcoming developments in the market, further aiding them in making efficient choices. The prime players profiled in this report are:
Companies
3M Co.
Adco Products Inc.
Albion Engineering Co.
Ashland Inc.
Avery Dennison Corp.
Bdtronic Gmbh
Bison International B.V.
Cryolife
Designetics Inc.
Elmer's Products Inc.
Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.
Ems-Chemie Holding Ag
Everkem Diversified Products
Exel Industries
Fishman Corp.
Forbo International. S.A.
Franklin International Inc.
Glenmar Technology
Graco Inc.
H.B. Fuller Co.
Henkel Ag & Co Kgaa
Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
Huntsman Corp.
Note: We can also add companies which are not part of the above list
Global Sealant Applicator market: regional analysis, the major regions covered in the report are:
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia etc.)
South America (Brazil, Argentina etc.)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa etc.)
Q: Who are the key players in the Sealant Applicator market
A: The key players in the market are 3M Co., Adco Products Inc., Albion Engineering Co., Ashland Inc., Avery Dennison Corp., Bdtronic Gmbh, Bison International B.V., Cryolife, Designetics Inc., Elmer's Products Inc., Emseal Joint Systems Ltd., Ems-Chemie Holding Ag, Everkem Diversified Products, Exel Industries, Fishman Corp., Forbo International. S.A., Franklin International Inc., Glenmar Technology, Graco Inc., H.B. Fuller Co., Henkel Ag & Co Kgaa, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., Huntsman Corp..
Q: What is the revenue and sales data of the key players of Sealant Applicator industry
A: The revenue and sales data of the key players of Sealant Applicator industry is mentioned in full report.
Q: What are the recent and upcoming developments in the Sealant Applicator market
A: The recent and upcoming developments in the Sealant Applicator market are mentioned in this report.
Q: What are the main objectives of the Sealant Applicator industry report
A: The main objectives of Sealant Applicator industry report are to provide reliable sales and revenue data of the key players and to provide a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape.
Q: What are the key highlights of the Sealant Applicator market research report
A: The key highlights of Sealant Applicator industry report are to help players in decision making, the revenue and sales data of other players, and the recent and upcoming developments in the market.
Q: What is the scope of the Sealant Applicator report
A: The Sealant Applicator market report covers the market for the period 2017-2028.
Q: What is the methodology of the Sealant Applicator report
A: The methodology of Sealant Applicator industry report is based on primary and secondary sources.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Market Overview
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Market Development
1.2.1 Current Situation
1.2.2 Aspects of COVID-19 Impact
1.3 By Type
Table Type of Sealant Applicator
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021
1.4 By Application
Table Application of Sealant Applicator
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021
1.5 By Region
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Region in 2021
Figure Asia Sealant Applicator Market Share by Region in 2021
Part 2 Key Companies
2.1 3M Co.
2.1.1 Company Profile
Table 3M Co. Overview List
2.1.2 Products & Services Overview
2.1.3 Sales Data List
Table Sealant Applicator Business Operation of 3M Co. (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
2.2 Adco Products Inc.
2.3 Albion Engineering Co.
2.4 Ashland Inc.
2.5 Avery Dennison Corp.
2.6 Bdtronic Gmbh
2.7 Bison International B.V.
2.8 Cryolife
2.9 Designetics Inc.
2.10 Elmer's Products Inc.
2.11 Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.
2.12 Ems-Chemie Holding Ag
2.13 Everkem Diversified Products
2.14 Exel Industries
2.15 Fishman Corp.
2.16 Forbo International. S.A.
2.17 Franklin International Inc.
2.18 Glenmar Technology
2.19 Graco Inc.
2.20 H.B. Fuller Co.
2.21 Henkel Ag & Co Kgaa
2.22 Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
2.23 Huntsman Corp.
Part 3 Global Market Status and Future Forecast
3.1 Global Market by Region
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Region, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Region in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Region, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Region in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Region, 2017-2021
3.2 Global Market by Company
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Company, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Company in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Company, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Company in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Company, 2017-2021
3.3 Global Market by Type
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
3.4 Global Market by Application
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Global Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
3.5 Global Market by Forecast
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Global Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 4 Asia-Pacific Market Status and Future Forecast
4.1 Asia-Pacific Market by Type
Table Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
4.2 Asia-Pacific Market by Application
Table Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
4.3 Asia-Pacific Market by Geography
4.3.1 China Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure China Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure China Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure China Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure China Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.3.2 Southeast Asia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Southeast Asia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Southeast Asia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Southeast Asia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.3.3 India Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure India Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure India Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure India Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure India Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.3.4 Japan Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Japan Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Japan Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Japan Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Japan Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.3.5 Korea Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Korea Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Korea Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Korea Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Korea Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.3.6 Oceania Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Oceania Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Oceania Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Oceania Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Oceania Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Market by Forecast
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Asia-Pacific Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 5 Europe Market Status and Future Forecast
5.1 Europe Market by Type
Table Europe Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Europe Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
5.2 Europe Market by Application
Table Europe Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Europe Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
5.3 Europe Market by Geography
5.3.1 Germany Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Germany Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Germany Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Germany Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Germany Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.2 UK Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure UK Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure UK Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure UK Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure UK Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.3 France Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure France Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure France Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure France Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure France Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.4 Italy Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Italy Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Italy Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Italy Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Italy Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.5 Russia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Russia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Russia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Russia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Russia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.6 Spain Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Spain Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Spain Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Spain Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Spain Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.6 Netherlands Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Netherlands Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Netherlands Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Netherlands Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Netherlands Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.7 Turkey Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Turkey Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Turkey Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Turkey Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Turkey Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.3.6 Switzerland Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Switzerland Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Switzerland Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Switzerland Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Switzerland Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
5.4 Europe Market by Forecast
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Europe Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 6 North America Market Status and Future Forecast
6.1 North America Market by Type
Table North America Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table North America Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
6.2 North America Market by Application
Table North America Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table North America Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
6.3 North America Market by Geography
6.3.1 United States Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure United States Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure United States Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure United States Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure United States Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
6.3.2 Canada Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Canada Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Canada Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Canada Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Canada Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
6.3.3 Mexico Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Mexico Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Mexico Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Mexico Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Mexico Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
6.4 North America Market by Forecast
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure North America Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 7 South America Market Status and Future Forecast
7.1 South America Market by Type
Table South America Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table South America Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
7.2 South America Market by Application
Table South America Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table South America Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
7.3 South America Market by Geography
7.3.1 Brazil Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Brazil Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Brazil Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Brazil Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Brazil Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
7.3.2 Argentina Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Argentina Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Argentina Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Argentina Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Argentina Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
7.3.3 Columbia Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Columbia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Columbia Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Columbia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Columbia Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
7.3.4 Chile Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Chile Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Chile Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Chile Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Chile Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
7.3.5 Peru Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure Peru Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Peru Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Peru Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Peru Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
7.4 South America Market by Forecast
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure South America Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 8 Middle East & Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
8.1 Middle East & Africa Market by Type
Table Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market by Type, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Share by Type in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Type, 2017-2021
8.2 Middle East & Africa Market by Application
Table Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Million USD)
Table Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market by Application, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Share by Application in 2021 (Volume)
Table Price List by Application, 2017-2021
8.3 Middle East & Africa Market by Geography
8.3.1 GCC Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure GCC Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure GCC Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure GCC Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure GCC Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
8.3.2 North Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure North Africa Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure North Africa Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure North Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure North Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
8.3.3 South Africa Market Status and Future Forecast
Figure South Africa Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Million USD)
Figure South Africa Sealant Applicator Market Market Status, 2017-2021 (Volume)
Figure South Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure South Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
8.4 Middle East & Africa Market by Forecast
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Million USD)
Figure Middle East & Africa Sealant Applicator Market Forecast, 2022E-2028F (Volume)
Part 9 Market Features
9.1 Product Features
9.2 Price Features
9.3 Channel Features
9.4 Purchasing Features
Part 10 Investment Opportunity
10.1 Regional Investment Opportunity
10.2 Industry Investment Opportunity
PART 11 Coronavirus Impact
11.1 Impact on Industry Upstream
11.2 Impact on Industry Downstream
11.3 Impact on Industry Channels
11.4 Impact on Industry Competition
11.5 Impact on Industry Obtain Employment
Part 12 Conclusion