The Battery,storage, cataloged under National Stock Number 6140-01-679-8516, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6140-01-679-8516 |
| Item Name | Battery,storage |
| FSC / FSG | 6140 / 61 — Batteries, Rechargeable |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Rating | -20.0 CELSIUS AND 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Battery Electrolyte | NICKEL-CADMIUM OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE OR LITHIUM |
| Precious Material and Location | UNKNOWN GOLD |
| Approximate Shelf Life | 3.0 YEARS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M32383/5-3 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| BB-2590B/U | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6140-01-679-8516 is a Battery,storage, classified under FSC 6140, Batteries, Rechargeable. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6140-01-679-8516: Temp Rating: -20.0 CELSIUS AND 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Battery Electrolyte: NICKEL-CADMIUM OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE OR LITHIUM; Precious Material and Location: UNKNOWN GOLD; End Item Identification: GEN PURP ELEC POWER. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.