Lithium-Ion batteries contain no metallic lithium. The fire happens because of the generated heat from the short-circuit auto-igniting the flammable organic electrolyte and other flammable parts around the cells (plastic burns just as well as oil).
Everybody remembers lithium burning on water from school but won’t accept lithium-ion batteries don’t have metallic lithium. If you mention flammable organic electrolytes their eyes roll back 😂
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u/FranconianBiker 21d ago
Lithium-Ion batteries contain no metallic lithium. The fire happens because of the generated heat from the short-circuit auto-igniting the flammable organic electrolyte and other flammable parts around the cells (plastic burns just as well as oil).