Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Hamilton Standard
- Summary
- The lithium hydroxide canister was designed as a replaceable filter for the lunar module environmental control system (ECS). The ECS provided cooling, water and breathable oxygen for the astronauts’ suits and cabin. To maintain a safe pure-oxygen environment, the canisters contained lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and charcoal and a debris trap. The LiOH within the canister absorbed carbon dioxide, the charcoal eliminated odors.
- This unit was found in the collection and was presumably provided by the manufacturer or NASA along with additional Lunar Module artifacts.
- Credit Line
- Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time.
- Inventory Number
- A20020434000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Breathing Devices
- Materials
- Aluminum, Plastic, Synthetic Fabric, Nickel Plating, Adhesive, Steel, Camium plating, Unknown Materials
- Dimensions
- Overall: 28.6 × 18.7cm, 1.2kg (11 1/4 × 7 3/8 in., 2.6lb.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Title
- Cartridge, Lithium Hydroxide Canister, Lunar Module
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A20020434000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv951d16972-2862-48e2-8426-cf2ee0af37e5
