For long periods of storage keep capacitors at cool room temperatures and in an atmosphere free of halogen gases like chlorine and fluorine that can corrode aluminum. Storage temperature ranges are from –55 ºC to the upper limit of the operating-temperature ranges. Sources: Capacitor Selection Guide - KEMET (.PDF)
The rated temperature range was listed as -55°C to 125°C. However, in the section "Storage and Operation condition", it states "The performance of chip monolithic ceramic capacitors may be affected by the storage conditions. Store the capacitors in the following conditions: Room Temperature of +5℃ to +40℃ and a Relative Humidity of 20% to 70%."
Largely the formation voltage sets the high-temperature limit. Higher formation voltages permit higher operating temperatures but reduce the capacitance. The low-temperature limit of an electrolytic capacitor is set largely by the cold resistivity of the electrolyte.
They and most capacitors DO have a maximum temperature rating. Most are rated to 85 C but for SMPS and other power devices you may need to buy 105 C rated versions. An 85 C capacitor exposed to 100 C will have a short life. It may dry up and do nothing, or pressure build-up may make it go BANG.
When capacitors have been stored above room temperature, the anode foil may react with the electrolyte causing increased leakage current values. Application of normal voltages to these capacitors may result in higher leakage current values, but in most cases, they will return to normal levels in short time.
However, in the section "Storage and Operation condition", it states "The performance of chip monolithic ceramic capacitors may be affected by the storage conditions. Store the capacitors in the following conditions: Room Temperature of +5℃ to +40℃ and a Relative Humidity of 20% to 70%." I'm wondering why there is such a huge discrepancy.
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