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General Electric Compressor Components

Before treatment, the General Electric Compressor's components were inventoried and inspected.
Magnesium and Ferrous Corrosion on General Electric Compressor

Before the General Electric Compressor was treated, there was magnesium and ferrous corrosion near I.D. plate.
General Electric Compressor Corrosion

Before treatment the General Electric Compressor had an area of dark orange ferrous corrosion in need of reduction and stabilization.

Display Status:

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

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Date

1887-1903

Inventory Number

A19820810000

Physical Description

Cylindrical tank with attached chimney.
Stored with A19820795000

Credit Line

Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution to the United States National Museum.

Manufacturer

Smithsonian Institution

Country of Origin

United States of America

Materials

Copper Alloy; Mica

Dimensions

3-D: 15.9 x 15.6 x 7.9cm (6 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Storage: 43.2 x 33.7 x 15.9cm (1ft 5in. x 1ft 1 1/4in. x 6 1/4in.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Do not reproduce without permission from the Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum

Type

EQUIPMENT-Test

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