The Lamp,mercury Vapor, cataloged under National Stock Number 6240-01-079-3704, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6240 (Electric Lamps) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6240-01-079-3704 |
| Item Name | Lamp,mercury Vapor |
| FSC / FSG | 6240 / 62 — Electric Lamps |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic | TRANSLUCENT |
| Overall Diameter | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Base Style | MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT) |
| Rated Average Life | INDEFINITE LONG |
| Bulb Designator | T-5/8 |
| Wire Lead Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wattage Rating | 4.000 WATTS |
| Emitted Light Characteristic | ULTRAVIOLET |
| Bulb Style | T (TUBULAR) |
| Voltage Rating | 115.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SM-A-761387-002 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SM-A-761387-002 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6240-01-079-3704 is a Lamp,mercury Vapor, classified under FSC 6240, Electric Lamps. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6240-01-079-3704: Bulb Light Transmission Characteristic: TRANSLUCENT; Overall Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Base Style: MEDIUM BIPIN (FLUORESCENT); Rated Average Life: INDEFINITE LONG. 10 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.