Chromel
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Chromel is an alloy made of approximately 90% nickel and 10% chromium by weight that is used to make the positive conductors of ANSI Type E and K thermocouples. It can be used at temperatures up to 1,
Gene Cernan's suit for Gemini 9A, showing the protective trouser layer
Apollo 11 lunar EVA glove. The grey areas are Chromel-R
Apollo/Skylab spacesuit
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The Apollo/Skylab space suit is a class of space suits used in the Apollo and Skylab missions. In both missions, the space suit was referred to as the Extravehicular Mobility Unit. The Apollo EMU cons
Neil Armstrong described his Apollo 11 A7L suit as "tough, reliable and almost cuddly."
A7L suit without outer-layer and visor assembly
Apollo 11 EMU worn by Buzz Aldrin on lunar surface
A7LB without outer-layer and visor assembly