What Causes Thermal Runaway? (Fact Sheet)

<p dir="ltr">Faults in a lithium-ion cell can result in thermal runaway, a phenomenon in which the lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state – potentially resulting in extremely high temperatures, smoke and fire. These faults can be caused by internal failure or e...

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Main Author: Office of Research Experiences & Education (19665568) (author)
Published: 2024
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Summary:<p dir="ltr">Faults in a lithium-ion cell can result in thermal runaway, a phenomenon in which the lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state – potentially resulting in extremely high temperatures, smoke and fire. These faults can be caused by internal failure or external conditions. </p>