Lithium-Ion Battery Guide
Want to Know More About the Explosion Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries? Get the guide.
Lithium-ion battery-powered devices — like cell phones, laptops, toothbrushes, power tools, electric vehicles and scooters — are everywhere. Despite their many advantages, lithium-ion batteries have the potential to overheat, catch fire, and cause explosions. The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes is conducting research to quantity these hazards and has created a new guide to drive awareness of the physical phenomena that determine how hazards develop during lithium-ion battery incidents and develop strategies to mitigate the associated risks.
The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries sheds light on lithium-ion battery construction, the basics of thermal runaway, and potential fire and explosion hazards.
In this guide, you will find:
- Infographics and visual guides that explain lithium-ion battery construction and thermal runaway
- The types of abuse that can compromise the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries
- Factors that contribute to hazard development and the four hazard scenarios: flammable gas release, flaming, vented deflagrations, and explosions
Download the guide to learn:
- Reasons lithium-ion batteries fail
- The process of thermal runaway
- Fire and explosion hazards resulting from thermal runaway propagation
- Strategies for reducing the risk associated with thermal runaway