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13-500Thermometer,self-Indicating

Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. · NSN 6685-00-242-2183 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-242-2183 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-242-2183. Primary manufacturer part number: 13-500.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Actuating Medium: MERCURYMERCURY
  • Features Provided: EXPANSION CHAMBEREXPANSION CHAMBER
  • Securing Device Type: RINGRING
  • Design Type: FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
  • Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
  • Scale Measurement Range: +20.000 TO 230.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT+20.000 TO 230.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 1.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT1.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glass Overall construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-242-2183, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-242-2183
Primary Part Number13-500
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFisher Scientific Company L.l.c.
StatusCANCELLED
Actuating MediumMERCURYMERCURY
Features ProvidedEXPANSION CHAMBEREXPANSION CHAMBER
Securing Device TypeRINGRING
Design TypeFLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
Scale TypeETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
Scale Measurement Range+20.000 TO 230.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT+20.000 TO 230.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Scale Smallest Increment1.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT1.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
MaterialGLASS OVERALL
Style DesignatorIMMERSION RING TOP
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6670-00-240-5827QDS-600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Scale,weighing
Ametek Inc.
6685-00-242-2202ASTM 17F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-242-2204 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
6685-00-242-2205ASTM 22F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-242-222311F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-242-2224TYPE 12F-86 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-245-7696ASTM 58F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-245-9521TYPE 6F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-247-3739ASTM 59F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-247-3763ASTM 30F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
13-500 Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c. (USA)
E1-56-9F53 Standard Schientific (USA)
MSS84075-22 Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems (USA)
TYPE 9F American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
ASTM E1 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
9F, 20-230 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
9FR Winters Instruments (CAN)
Related Parts
6670-00-240-5827INTERCHANGEABLE
SCALE,WEIGHING
QDS-600
6685-00-242-2202INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 17F
6685-00-242-2204INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
6685-00-242-2205INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 22F
6685-00-242-2223INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
11F
6685-00-242-2224INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
TYPE 12F-86
6685-00-245-7696INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 58F
6685-00-245-9521INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
TYPE 6F
6685-00-247-3739INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 59F
6685-00-247-3763INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 30F
3455-00-254-8461INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,CONVEX
13500
6685-00-406-4607INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-242-2183?

NSN 6685-00-242-2183 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c., classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-242-2183?

NSN 6685-00-242-2183 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 13-500 (Fisher Scientific Company L.l.c.), E1-56-9F53 (Standard Schientific), MSS84075-22 (Engineered Air Systems, Inc. Dba Drs Sustainment Systems), TYPE 9F (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International), ASTM E1 (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-242-2183?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-242-2183: 6670-00-240-5827, 6685-00-242-2202, 6685-00-242-2204 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 13-500?

Key specifications for 13-500: Overall Length: 287.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL287.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Actuating Medium: MERCURYMERCURY; Features Provided: EXPANSION CHAMBEREXPANSION CHAMBER; Securing Device Type: RINGRING. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-242-2183 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-242-2183 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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