The Arch Wire,dental, cataloged under National Stock Number 6520-01-298-3897, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6520 (Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6520-01-298-3897 |
| Item Name | Arch Wire,dental |
| FSC / FSG | 6520 / 65 — Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | ORTHODONTIST PROCEDURES |
| Overall Thickness | 0.41 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Chemical Composition Percentage | 55.0 NICKEL; 45.0 TITANIUM |
| 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 | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 296-161 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 89-3-13-114 BSL | 5/1 Secondary reference Air Force Medical Logistics Office |
NSN 6520-01-298-3897 is a Arch Wire,dental, classified under FSC 6520, Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-429-1056. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6520-01-298-3897: Usage Design: ORTHODONTIST PROCEDURES; Overall Thickness: 0.41 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Special Features: INDIVIDUAL PREFORMED ARCH BLANKS; STANDARD FORM UPPER; ROUND; Chemical Composition Percentage: 55.0 NICKEL; 45.0 TITANIUM. 3 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.