Provided herein is a method for forming a capacitor and an improved capacitor formed by the method. The method comprises providing an anode with an anode lead extending therefrom. A dielectric is formed on the anode thereby forming an anodized anode. A cathode layer is formed over the dielectric wherein the cathode layer is formed by applying a conductive polymer solution or dispersion and applying a primer solution or dispersion comprising a monophosphonium or monosulfonium cation.