The National Archives Catalog

Tape Thickness

Mandatory	Repeatable	Data Type	Authority	Level Available	A/V Only	Public Element
No	No	Variable Character Length (15)	Tape Thickness List	Item	Yes	Yes

Definition:

The thickness of the tape on which the audiovisual item has been recorded.

Purpose:

Provides information useful for preservation.

Relationship:

This element is dependent on Media Type. Each media occurrence of the archival materials must have a media type specified to create Tape Thickness.

Guidance:

Choose the correct term from the Tape Thickness Authority List.

Examples:

0.5 mil

1.0 mil

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