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Capacity Measurement Unit (Identification)

Definition:

Observations:

1. The unit may be for measuring power, voltage, pressure, extension, electrical charge, volume, etc.
   Example

   A scale that can measure the mass of objects under 1000 kilograms

   	Object Name	scale
   	Capacity Measurement Unit	kg
   	Minimum Capacity	0
   	Maximum Capacity	1000

2. For better search results in your database, avoid using a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add symbols for units of measurement as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. Use the official symbols of the international system for measuring capacity.
   Example

   A compressor with a maximum capacity of 5000 kilopascals.

   	Object Name	compressor
   	Capacity Measurement Unit	kPa
   	Minimum Capacity	0
   	Maximum Capacity	5000

2. This field may not contain more than one entry.