The Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-01-229-2568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (Capacitors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 12 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5910-01-229-2568 |
| Item Name | Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic |
| FSC / FSG | 5910 / 59 — Capacitors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp | 82.2 MICROAMPERES |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END |
| Tolerance Range Per Section | -10.00 TO 100.00 PERCENT SINGLE SECTION |
| Nonderated Operating Temp | -55.0 CELSIUS MINIMUM AND 105.0 CELSIUS MAXIMUM DEGC |
| Terminal Surface Treatment | SOLDER |
| Terminal Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electrical Polarization | POLARIZED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Terminals Parallel to Diameter | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Equivalent Series Resistance at Reference Temp in Ohms | 1.60 |
| Anode Type | PLAIN FOIL |
| Reliability Failure Rate Level in Percent | 1.000 |
| Nonderated Continuous Voltage Rating and Type Per Section | 50.0 DC SINGLE SECTION |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | ELECTRODE(S) GROUNDED TO CASE, W/GND TERMINAL |
| Case Insulation Material | PLASTIC |
| Impedance at Minimum Operating Temp in Ohms | 4.0 |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-C-39018/8 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Body Length | 1.115 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Capacitance Value Per Section | 68.000 MICROFARADS SINGLE SECTION |
| Reliability Indicator | ESTABLISHED |
| Capacitive Electrode Material | ALUMINUM |
| Test Data Document | 81349-MIL-C-39018 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| DC Leakage at Reference Temp | 13.700 MICROAMPERES |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M39018/08-0110M | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-C-39018/8 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5910-01-229-2568 is a Capacitor,fixed,electrolytic, classified under FSC 5910, Capacitors. Status: active.
12 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-250-8364, 5910-01-254-2045, 5910-01-254-8063. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5910-01-229-2568: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; DC Leakage at Maximum Operating Temp: 82.2 MICROAMPERES; Terminal Diameter: 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: W/O MTG FACILITIES, TERMINAL(S) ON ONE END. 25 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.