Lithium-ion batteries are particularly sensitive to overcharging, damage or overheating due to their high energy density and chemical composition. If a battery is damaged by mechanical impact or internal faults, a thermal runaway can occur - a chemical process that leads to spontaneous combustion. This results in extremely high temperatures that can spread quickly and ignite surrounding materials.
The risk of a battery fire is particularly high if batteries are improperly charged or stored or if they are damaged. There is an increased risk, especially in households, offices or workshops where many devices with lithium-ion batteries are used at the same time. A fire blanket can be an effective solution here to quickly contain the flames and prevent major damage.
