This case of small chambers may have been a training unit for a Skylab crystal growth experiment. It is marked "Non-Flight," and it includes a small wrench. Crystal growth experiments have been a staple of microgravity research. Without the influence of gravity, crystals form more flawlessly in space, making them desirable for electronics and pharmaceutical uses.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1982.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Scientific Devices
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 34.3 x 12.4 x 59.7cm (13 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 23 1/2 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Plastic
Steel
Stainless Steel
Paper
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19820444000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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