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5ADesiccant,activated

Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the · NSN 6850-00-856-6632 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-00-856-6632 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-00-856-6632. Primary manufacturer part number: 5A.
Features
  • Desiccant,activated — FSC 6850
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 16.0 POUNDS LBS
  • Moisture Indicator Impregnation: NOT INCLUDED
  • Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 39
  • Active Ingredient: CALCIUM ALUMINO-SILICATE
  • Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY IMMEDIATE CONTAINERQUANTITY
  • Immediate Container Type: BAG
  • Immediate Container Quantity: 8
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Desiccant,activated, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-856-6632, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6850-00-856-6632
Primary Part Number5A
Item NameDesiccant,activated
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUnion Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the
StatusACTIVE
Quantity Within Each Unit Package16.0 POUNDS LBS
Moisture Indicator ImpregnationNOT INCLUDED
Quantity Within Each Immediate Container39
Active IngredientCALCIUM ALUMINO-SILICATE
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY IMMEDIATE CONTAINERQUANTITY
Immediate Container TypeBAG
Immediate Container Quantity8
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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6850-00-463-3813 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5A Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the (USA)
5A 1/8-INCH PELLETS Uop Molecular Sieve Dept a Joint Venture (USA)
8034671 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
NA514 Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div (USA)
Related Parts
4320-00-061-5129INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,SHAFT,PUMP
5A
6625-00-062-2288INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTING ELEMENT,DIRECTIONAL CO
5A
6645-00-168-0778INTERCHANGEABLE
CAM
3460-00-203-9967INTERCHANGEABLE
GRINDING MACHINE,MACHINE TOOL AT
57-042
3120-00-287-9982INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
2568SPC80
5120-00-399-2395INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,VALVE GUIDE
8035432
6850-00-463-3813INTERCHANGEABLE
DESICCANT,ACTIVATED
5995-00-475-2315INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
H5995-475-2315
5920-00-518-1789INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5130-00-605-3915INTERCHANGEABLE
SANDER-POLISHER,TRANSLATORY ACTI
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TRANSMISSION,VARIAB
5A
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LEAD,TEST
P6062B OPT 01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-00-856-6632?

NSN 6850-00-856-6632 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-00-856-6632?

NSN 6850-00-856-6632 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5A (Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the), 5A 1/8-INCH PELLETS (Uop Molecular Sieve Dept a Joint Venture), 8034671 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command), NA514 (Grace W R and Co Davison Chemical Div).

What NSN replaces 6850-00-856-6632?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6850-00-856-6632: 4320-00-061-5129, 6625-00-062-2288, 6645-00-168-0778 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5A?

Key specifications for 5A: Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 16.0 POUNDS LBS; Moisture Indicator Impregnation: NOT INCLUDED; Quantity Within Each Immediate Container: 39; Active Ingredient: CALCIUM ALUMINO-SILICATE. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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