The Resistor,thermal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5905-01-072-8572, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5905 (Resistor) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5905-01-072-8572 |
| Item Name | Resistor,thermal |
| FSC / FSG | 5905 / 59 — Resistor |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power | -55.0 CELSIUS ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS DEGC |
| Inclosure Type | ENCAPSULATED |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent | -15.0 TO 15.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS |
| Terminal Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Zero Power Resistance at Specified Temp | 16.98 KILOHMS ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS |
| Body Outside Diameter | 0.043 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Reference Temp in Deg Celsius | 25.0 |
| Style Designator | SEALED OR COATED BEAD |
| Zero Power Resistance | 2.000 KILOHMS |
| Thermal Time Constant in Seconds | 80.0 |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Zero Power Resistance Tolerance in Percent at Reference Temp | -5.0 TO 5.0 |
| Maximum Operating Temp | 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Zero Power Temp Coefficient of Resistance in Percent Per Deg Celsius | 19.80 |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 WIRE LEAD |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 0.35 MILLIWATTS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0N241790 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| 32A104 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 32A104 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Measurement Specialties, Inc. |
NSN 5905-01-072-8572 is a Resistor,thermal, classified under FSC 5905, Resistor. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5905-01-072-8572: Temp Points for Resistance Readings at Zero Power: -55.0 CELSIUS ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS DEGC; Inclosure Type: ENCAPSULATED; Terminal Diameter: 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Resistance Tolerance at a Specified Temp in Percent: -15.0 TO 15.0 ALL RESISTANCE-TEMPERATURE POINTS. 19 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.