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23005Desiccant,activated

W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited · NSN 6850-01-505-8673 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-01-505-8673 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-01-505-8673. Primary manufacturer part number: 23005.
Features
  • Desiccant,activated — FSC 6850
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 5.0 POUNDS LBS
  • Active Ingredient: CALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS
  • Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED
  • Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 8.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 8
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • 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 6850-01-505-8673, 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 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN6850-01-505-8673
Primary Part Number23005
Item NameDesiccant,activated
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerW.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited
StatusACTIVE
Quantity Within Each Unit Package5.0 POUNDS LBS
Active IngredientCALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS
Moisture Indicator ImpregnationINCLUDED
Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage8.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 8
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5305-00-054-5640 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
5935-00-149-418323005B INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
5945-00-258-27932Z7585-116 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
4820-00-356-0810230005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve Assembly
Briggs and Stratton Corp
6645-00-536-1475201108 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bridge Assembly,totalizing
Waltham Aircraft Clock Corp
4720-00-716-49383030790 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,preformed
Cummins Inc.
5355-01-007-0863CL-444-PB INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
Carr Lane Manufacturing Co
4920-01-321-98142-3005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,handle,piercing Unit
Malabar
4030-01-376-285623005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Swivel,eye and Jaw
Mjt Holdings Llc
6525-01-383-4134 INTERCHANGEABLE
Film,radiographic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
23005 PRIMARY W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-054-5640INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5935-00-149-4183INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
23005B
5945-00-258-2793INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
2Z7585-116
4820-00-356-0810INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE ASSEMBLY
230005
6645-00-536-1475INTERCHANGEABLE
BRIDGE ASSEMBLY,TOTALIZING
201108
4720-00-716-4938INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
3030790
5355-01-007-0863INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
CL-444-PB
4920-01-321-9814INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,HANDLE,PIERCING UNIT
2-3005
4030-01-376-2856INTERCHANGEABLE
SWIVEL,EYE AND JAW
23005
6525-01-383-4134INTERCHANGEABLE
FILM,RADIOGRAPHIC
5950-01-407-0599INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
23005
5220-01-702-5730INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,HEADSPACE
23005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-01-505-8673?

NSN 6850-01-505-8673 is a Desiccant,activated, manufactured by W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-01-505-8673?

NSN 6850-01-505-8673 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 23005 (W.a. Hammond Drierite Co, Limited).

What NSN replaces 6850-01-505-8673?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6850-01-505-8673: 5305-00-054-5640, 5935-00-149-4183, 5945-00-258-2793 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23005?

Key specifications for 23005: Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 5.0 POUNDS LBS; Active Ingredient: CALCIUM SULPHATE, ANHYDROUS; Moisture Indicator Impregnation: INCLUDED; Sieve Particle Size Gradation Percentage: 8.0 MAXIMUM RETAINED NO. 8. 4 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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