"The item is a 5052-H34 aluminum alloy with specific dimensions and surface treatments. It measures 11.600 inches overall length and 8.568 inches overall width, and has a thickness of 0.250 inches. The material conforms to QQ-A-250/8 specifications, and undergoes various processing steps including treatment in accordance with MIL-C-5541, coating per MIL-C-15328, and priming in accordance with MIL-P-8585. The exterior finish is gray lusterless enamel, with a color code of 36231 as specified in TT-E-527, matching the Federal Standard 595 color."