Sectioned Heat Pipe for use on a Satellite, c. 1985-86

Heat pipe sectioned to show stainless steel gauze wick, c

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Heat pipe sectioned to show stainless steel gauze wick, c
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Heat pipe sectioned to show stainless steel gauze wick, c. 1985-1986.

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Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1986-346/2
Materials:
metal (unknown), aluminium alloy and stainless steel gauze wick
Measurements:
overall: x 160 mm x , 10 mm, .02kg
type:
heat pipe and sample