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TYPE 6FThermometer,self-Indicating

American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International · NSN 6685-00-245-9521 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-245-9521 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-245-9521. Primary manufacturer part number: TYPE 6F.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Scale Measurement Range: -112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Design Type: FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
  • Overall Diameter: 6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM
  • Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
  • Securing Device Type: RINGRING
  • Material: GLASS OVERALL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glass Overall construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-245-9521, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN6685-00-245-9521
Primary Part NumberTYPE 6F
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
StatusCANCELLED
Scale Measurement Range-112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Scale Smallest Increment2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Design TypeFLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
Overall Diameter6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM
Scale TypeETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
Securing Device TypeRINGRING
MaterialGLASS OVERALL
Scale Length152.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL152.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Actuating MediumTOLUOLTOLUOL
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND
Style DesignatorIMMERSION RING TOP
Immersion Length76.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL76.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6685-00-242-2183 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
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
6685-00-247-3739ASTM 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
6685-00-406-4607 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
72772F Precision Scientific Petroleum Instruments Co (USA)
441F Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
ASTM E1 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
TYPE 6F PRIMARY American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
80-106-06 Manostat Corp (USA)
Related Parts
6685-00-242-2183INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
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
6685-00-247-3739INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 59F
6685-00-247-3763INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 30F
6685-00-406-4607INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
6685-00-411-5492INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
6685-00-411-5494INTERCHANGEABLE
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TYPE 114C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-245-9521?

NSN 6685-00-245-9521 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, manufactured by American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-245-9521?

NSN 6685-00-245-9521 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 72772F (Precision Scientific Petroleum Instruments Co), 441F (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise), ASTM E1 (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International), TYPE 6F (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International), 80-106-06 (Manostat Corp).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-245-9521?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-245-9521: 6685-00-242-2183, 6685-00-242-2202, 6685-00-242-2204 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of TYPE 6F?

Key specifications for TYPE 6F: Scale Measurement Range: -112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-112.000 TO 70.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Design Type: FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING; Overall Diameter: 6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 6.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM8.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM MM. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-245-9521 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-245-9521 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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