The Aspirator,flame Photometer, cataloged under National Stock Number 6650-01-135-9668, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6650-01-135-9668 |
| Primary Part Number | 478042 |
| Item Name | Aspirator,flame Photometer |
| FSC / FSG | 6650 / 66 — Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | FLAME PHOTOMETER |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| General Characteristics Item Description | C/O 60.0 MM LG 22 GAGE HYPODERMIC TUBING SOLDER MOUNTED THROUGH A RHODIUM PLATED BRASS ADJUSTING SCREW; ADJUSTING SCREW 8.0 MM OD BY 3.0 MM LG STRAIGHT KNURLED HEAD,THREADED 3.0 X 0.35 PITCH BY 14.0 MM NOM ABOVE HEAD FOLLOWED BY UNTHREADED DIA 2.364 MM BY 4.75 MM LG AND TERMINATING WITH 4 DEG 30 MIN TAPER 5.5 MM LG; HYPODERMIC TUBING EXTENDS 9.0 MM ABOVE TAPERED END MM |
| Precious Material | RHODIUM |
| Environmental Protection | ABRASION RESISTANT AND CHEMICAL RESISTANT |
| Precious Material and Location | ADJUSTING SCREW EXTERNAL SURFACE RHODIUM |
| Cubic Measure | 0.0001 CUBIC FEET |
| Functional Description | USED TO ASPIRATE PROPER SAMPLE FLOW IN FLAME BY ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF TUBING |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 478042 PRIMARY | Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 943025007 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture |
| 43025007F | 5/9 Secondary reference Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Limited Div Diagnostics Division |
| 43025007F | 5/9 Secondary reference Bayer Plc (diagnostics Division) |
NSN 6650-01-135-9668 is a Aspirator,flame Photometer, manufactured by Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture, classified under FSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Status: active.
NSN 6650-01-135-9668 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 478042 (Ciba Corning Diagnostics Corp a Joint Venture).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-605-1095. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 478042: FSC Application Data: FLAME PHOTOMETER; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED; General Characteristics Item Description: C/O 60.0 MM LG 22 GAGE HYPODERMIC TUBING SOLDER MOUNTED THROUGH A RHODIUM PLATED BRASS ADJUSTING SCREW; ADJUSTING SCREW 8.0 MM OD BY 3.0 MM LG STRAIGHT KNURLED HEAD,THREADED 3.0 X 0.35 PITCH BY 14.0 MM NOM ABOVE HEAD FOLLOWED BY UNTHREADED DIA 2.364 MM BY 4.75 MM LG AND TERMINATING WITH 4 DEG 30 MIN TAPER 5.5 MM LG; HYPODERMIC TUBING EXTENDS 9.0 MM ABOVE TAPERED END MM; Precious Material: RHODIUM. 8 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 6650-01-135-9668 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.