Making lithium battery fireballs, for science

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There are four things that one should never do with lithium batteries, or they will explode in a fireball that could potentially kill people or animals. A really bad idea if they go off in your smartphone that's in your pocket... this is why if I feel my smartphone getting hot while charging, I immediately disconnect it and let it cool down. I then try a slower charger.

Don't:
  • Get them wet
  • Burn them in a fire, or just let them get hot
  • Puncture them
  • Short circuit them

Warning: don't try this at home, kids.

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This intrepid YouTuber has made a sequel to the above video. If you feel unsettled by what you see in these two videos, you should be. It takes less than you think for your lithium battery to turn into a flaming fireball. Don't chance it.

Don't try this at home, kids!

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