The Mortar and Pestle, cataloged under National Stock Number 6640-00-273-6987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6640-00-273-6987 |
| Item Name | Mortar and Pestle |
| FSC / FSG | 6640 / 66 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Designation | COORS |
| Cavity Shape | BOWL |
| Features Provided | POUR LIP |
| Load Capacity | 400.0 MILLILITERS |
| Top Outside Diameter | 130.000 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Grinding Surface Condition | UNGLAZED |
| Material | WOOD HANDLE |
| Material | PORCELAIN MORTAR |
| Material | RUBBER WORKING END |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 88-6812 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 88-6810 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CL-281 AND CL-282 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| GGM621TYPE1CLASSA | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6640-00-273-6987 is a Mortar and Pestle, classified under FSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6640-00-641-3055. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6640-00-273-6987: Overall Height: 80.000 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Overall Length: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Designation: COORS; Cavity Shape: BOWL. 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.