ACTIVATION ANALYSIS MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Drivers

Rising application of Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA) in Explosives, Propellants, and Various Polymers is mainly driving the market growth of activation analysis. Fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) is based on the detection of the prompt gamma rays that are emitted from the nuclei in a sample following bombardment of the material with high energy (14 MeV) neutrons. The specific isotope of interest is identified both by the energy and half-life of the observed gamma ray while the concentration of the element is determined by measuring the intensity of the gamma ray at a known point in time after the neutron irradiation of the sample.

Benefits Associated with Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA) is mainly driving the market growth of activation analysis.Fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) technique helps estimate nitrogen, chlorine, oxygen, and aluminum in explosives and propellants. Furthermore, FNAA helps determine nitrogen, oxygen, chlorine, and fluorine in various polymers. Moreover, the method helps determine the differential distribution of aluminum and ammonium perchlorate in aluminized explosives and rocket propellants.

Market Restraints

Disadvantages associated with Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA) are factors hindering growth of the global activation analysis market. Fast Neutron activation analysis (FNAA) is an accurate method for measuring the elemental composition of a mineralized tissue sample. However, one disadvantage is that the samples become radioactive and a fairly large amount of material is needed. Fast Neutron activation analysis (FNAA) is essentially non-destructive; however, the irradiated sample remains radioactive for many years after the initial analysis, requiring handling and disposal protocols for low-level to medium-level radioactive material.

Moreover, as the number of suitable activation nuclear reactors is declining, with a lack of irradiation facilities, fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) has declined in popularity and has become more expensive.

Market Opportunities

Increasing Applications of Fast Neutron Activation Analysis (FNAA) in terms of Water & Bulk Liquids is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth of activation analysis. Applications of fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) of water have increased rapidly within the last few years and may be expected to increase in the future. For instance, fast neutron activation analysis (FNAA) is used for measuring the water level in a laboratory tank. In addition, fast neutron activation analysis is used for measuring the water flow in a pipe system set-up.