Vintage Aerovox oil-filled can capacitor.
Vintage Aerovox oil-filled can capacitor. Type:It's an electrolytic capacitor, which uses an insulating oxide layer as a dielectric, formed on an anode material like aluminum, tantalum, or niobium. Specifications:The markings indicate it's a 50µF (microfarad) capacitor with a voltage rating of 400V. Function:Capacitors are devices that store electrical energy in an electric field and are used in circuits for various functions like energy storage, power conditioning, and filtering. Vintage Component:The style and markings suggest it's an older component, potentially from the Aerovox brand, known for vintage capacitors.