Container, Indium Antimonide Crystal, Skylab

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This case is used for storing and transporting the sample of Indium Antimonide Crystal that was formed in space during the Skylab missions. The crystal sample and case were presented to President Gerald R. Ford and then transferred to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19760043001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Containers

Materials

Wood, metal, leather, fabric

Dimensions

3-D: 16.5 x 16.5 x 19.1cm (6 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Space Science

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f92a8f2f-797f-4b8c-a4c5-4fee4999722f

Record ID

nasm_A19760043001