Lithium Battery Safety

What is the main component of a lithium-ion battery that carries positively charged lithium ions?

• Anode

• Cathode

• Electrolyte

• Separator

What phenomenon can cause a lithium-ion battery to catch fire or explode?

• Voltage surge

• Thermal runaway

• Electrical overload

• Chemical leakage

Which of the following is NOT a cause of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries?

• Lithium plating

• Internal short circuit

• Proper charging

• Mechanical damage

What type of fire extinguisher may be an option for small incipient fires in lithium-ion batteries?

• Foam fire extinguisher

• Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) fire extinguisher

• Dry powder fire extinguisher

• CO2 fire extinguisher

What should NOT be done to minimize the risk of lithium-ion battery fires?

• Avoid overcharging batteries

• Charge batteries with any available charger

• Use batteries from reputable manufacturers

• Store batteries in a cool dry place

What generates its own oxygen and can be very difficult to extinguish once ignited?

• Lithium-ion battery fires

• Wood fires

• Oil fires

• Electrical fires

What is a potential consequence of a lithium-ion battery experiencing thermal runaway?

• Freezing

• Leakage of water

• Ejection of flammable and toxic gases

• Decrease in battery life

What is NOT a recommended practice for lithium-ion battery safety?

• Disconnecting batteries from chargers after charging is complete

• Storing batteries away from flammable materials

• Leaving batteries charging in unoccupied locations

• Using batteries purchased from a reputable manufacturer

What can be a cause of an internal short circuit in lithium-ion batteries?

• Keeping batteries away from combustible materials

• Storing in a cool place

• Using the original charger

• Manufacturing defects

Why are lithium-ion battery fires very dangerous?

• They are common

• They are easy to extinguish

• They generate their own oxygen

• They only occur in large-scale energy storage systems