Can a battery explode? How to avoid trouble

Any type of battery can “bang”. Study all the possible causes of explosions, and it will be easier for you to prevent such situations from occurring in your life.

Why do they explode

For a battery to explode, it must undergo a chemical reaction and short circuit. The process of gas formation starts. They have nowhere to go, so they act on the walls of the element, which leads to a sharp bang and rupture. Before this, it is noticeable how the battery begins to swell as a whole or in individual areas.

The main reasons why batteries and accumulators explode:

Poor quality production, defects. Disposable cheap products, by definition, have an unreliable body.
Overheating (the item was lying in the sun or near the heating system).
Excess charge.
Recharging disposable batteries in the device - they are not intended for this.
Physical impact - strong blow, compression, etc.
Water has entered the battery.
Incorrect use (polarity violation).
Increased load on the electrical appliance.
Power surge during charging.

As you can see, there are many reasons for an explosion, and not all of them can be prevented. Any type of battery is susceptible to explosions: telephone batteries, standard finger batteries and even the smallest elements. For a tablet to explode, it only needs to be stored near metal objects for some time.

How to avoid unpleasant situations

A battery explosion can cause damage to devices and surrounding objects.The most unpleasant consequences are flooding of the entire battery compartment and failure of the consumer device. The explosion is also dangerous due to chemical burns to the skin.

Advice
Remove batteries from devices that are not currently in use.

The magazine purity-en.htgetrid.com recommends handing over used batteries to a special collection point. Especially elements with signs of gas accumulation inside.

What to do to minimize the risk of explosion:

Do not throw batteries into a fire or heat them up.
Avoid contact with metal objects.
Do not fill with water.
Do not buy a product that is known to be of low quality, especially for mobile phones. Gadgets are in constant contact with the human body.
Do not charge the phone longer than necessary; when it reaches 80-100%, immediately disconnect the charger.
Do not charge disposable batteries.
Do not allow children to swallow batteries. This is fraught with dangerous burns to the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. Avoid toys from which batteries can be easily removed (the lid is not secured with a screw).

Explosions are rare, but the possibility must be kept in mind. The more expensive the battery, the stronger its casing. Alkaline varieties are superior in performance to salt varieties. Do not purchase or use batteries or accumulators that show signs of deformation—scratches, chips, dents, or leaks.