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23001Desiccant,activated

W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited · NSN 6850-00-281-1837 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-00-281-1837 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-00-281-1837. Primary manufacturer part number: 23001.
Features
  • Desiccant,activated — FSC 6850
  • Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED
  • Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 1.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 4 AND 20.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 76.0 MINIMUM PASSED NO. 14 AND 2.0 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 30
  • Active Ingredient: CALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 1.0 POUNDS LBS
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-281-1837, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN6850-00-281-1837
Primary Part Number23001
Item NameDesiccant,activated
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerW.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
StatusCANCELLED
Moisture Indicator ImpregnationINCLUDED
Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage1.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 4 AND 20.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 76.0 MINIMUM PASSED NO. 14 AND 2.0 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 30
Active IngredientCALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataII TYPE
Quantity Within Each Unit Package1.0 POUNDS LBS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-054-5636 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5330-00-066-220623001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd
5355-00-160-6096SCB105817 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6810-00-242-406613001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Calcium Sulfate,anhydrous
W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
6850-00-264-662912001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Desiccant,activated
W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
5961-00-436-3948 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
6645-00-535-4374300519 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plate Assy,pillar
Waltham Aircraft Clock Corp
5935-00-552-7660REB49028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Naval Ship Systems Command
6850-00-604-151614001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Desiccant,activated
W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
5945-01-008-4674230-01 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Hose-Mccann Telephone Co, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
O-D-210 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
23001 PRIMARY W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-054-5636INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5330-00-066-2206INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
23001
5355-00-160-6096INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
SCB105817
6810-00-242-4066INTERCHANGEABLE
CALCIUM SULFATE,ANHYDROUS
13001
6850-00-264-6629INTERCHANGEABLE
DESICCANT,ACTIVATED
12001
5961-00-436-3948INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE
6645-00-535-4374INTERCHANGEABLE
PLATE ASSY,PILLAR
300519
5935-00-552-7660INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
REB49028
6850-00-604-1516INTERCHANGEABLE
DESICCANT,ACTIVATED
14001
5945-01-008-4674INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
230-01
5962-01-124-3474INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT
23001
6695-01-216-8776INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSDUCER,MOTIONAL PICKUP
2300-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-00-281-1837?

NSN 6850-00-281-1837 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-00-281-1837?

NSN 6850-00-281-1837 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: O-D-210 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 23001 (W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited).

What NSN replaces 6850-00-281-1837?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6850-00-281-1837: 5305-00-054-5636, 5330-00-066-2206, 5355-00-160-6096 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23001?

Key specifications for 23001: Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED; Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 1.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 4 AND 20.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 6 AND 76.0 MINIMUM PASSED NO. 14 AND 2.0 MAXIMUM PASSED NO. 30; Active Ingredient: CALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE. 5 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6850-00-281-1837 still in active supply?

NSN 6850-00-281-1837 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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