The Spectrophotometer, cataloged under National Stock Number 6650-01-012-3290, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6650-01-012-3290 |
| Item Name | Spectrophotometer |
| FSC / FSG | 6650 / 66 — Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Battery Type | DRY |
| Battery Voltage Rating in Volts | 1.50 |
| Lamp Quantity | 1 |
| Battery | INCLUDED |
| Battery Quantity | 8 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 13222E0757 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 13222E7912 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 2504-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| G5765-01-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mercer Scientific International Corp |
NSN 6650-01-012-3290 is a Spectrophotometer, classified under FSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-432-9383, 5975-01-667-3734. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6650-01-012-3290: Battery Type: DRY; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SPECTROPHOTOMETER 1.50 VOLTS; Battery Voltage Rating in Volts: 1.50; Lamp Quantity: 1. 5 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.
NSN 6650-01-012-3290 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.