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Reaction Dynamics

Periodic Graphics

Periodic graphics: Why Li-ion batteries catch fire

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning reveals reasons why the compact components sometimes burst into flame

by Andy Brunning
November 14, 2016 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 94, Issue 45

 

This is an infographic describing three reasons why lithium-ion batteries can catch fire.

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To download a pdf of this article, visit http://cenm.ag/batteryfire.


To see more of Brunning’s work, go to http://compoundchem.com. To see all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics, visit http://cenm.ag/periodicgraphics.


This article has been translated into Spanish by Divulgame.org and can be found here.

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