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This is a NASA FLOWN Space Shuttle Spacelab Grey Anodized Aerospace Aluminum Structure.
This artifact is in great condition despite having been flown one a Space Shuttle Orbiter.
This is a testimonial to the ruggedness of this GREY Hard Coat Anodized space hardware.
Hard Coat Aluminum Oxide coatings have a Rockwell hardness of 9 on the Mohs Scale.
A specific jig was used to bend this intricately shaped part with high strength friction welds.
Some very slight scuffing can be seen from where the grounding strap was attached.
The approximate dimensions are:
5.875 inches (15 cm) wide by 4.937 inches ( 12.5 cm) long by 5.5 inches (14 cm) deep.