MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
6012
Electron Tube
Part Number6012
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-296-3369 (NSN)
Federal Item NameELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Test Data Document81349-MIL-E-1/714 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DA
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Cancelled NSN5960-00-556-1278 (cancelled)
End TypeGLAND NUT W/INTERNAL THREAD FIRST END
Style DesignatorANGLE
Thread Series DesignatorNPT SECOND END
Conduit Type AccommodatedFLEXIBLE METALLIC FIRST END
Nominal Thread Size0.500 INCHES SECOND END
MaterialIRON MALLEABLE AND STEEL
Hazardous Locations EnvironmentalEXPLOSION PROOF NEC CL.I, GP.ABCD;CL.II, GP.EFG;CL.III AND LIQUID TIGHT
Inside Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END
Thread Length1.687 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END
Deflection Angle90.0 DEGREES
Vendor Part Numbers138968-1
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 6012 available?
We can source 6012 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 6012 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 6012 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 6012?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 6012?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.