UNSPSC 60104613: Magdeburg hemisphere

Devices used to pull apart two hemispheres after attaching two hemisphere and make them vacuumized. The devices can demonstrate the existence of air pressure.

UNSPSC 60104613 Magdeburg hemisphere is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities tagged under this code — including reading and video materials, teaching and instructional supplies, STEM kits, and science equipment — do not align with the nominal product (a Magdeburg hemisphere, a historical physics demonstration apparatus). The mismatch between the code name and the actual solicitation scope suggests either a classification error in the source data or that the code is not actively used to describe the educational materials and supplies state and local governments are actually purchasing.

The most recent tagged opportunities span Texas school districts (Harlingen and Katy Independent School Districts), Arizona school districts and municipalities through a cooperative purchasing consortium, Georgia school districts (Cobb County), and Florida school districts, posted between May and September 2026, with response deadlines ranging from June through October 2026. Without a clear and consistent scope of work under this specific Commodity code, vendors should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for their product line before pursuing opportunities listed under this code.