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

Made:: 1980-1990 in unknown place

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

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

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