Suppressing Lithium Ion Battery Fires

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Lithium-Ion battery fires are some of the most difficult fires to suppress. Along with Class D metal fires, there are few types of fires that present such a risk to equipment and personnel. This is especially true when both are 40,000 feet above ground, halfway across the Pacific Ocean.

The technology behind Lithium-Ion batteries that make them so ideal for powering electronic devices for long periods of time results in unique hazards when they burn. Statistically, Lithium-Ion batteries are incredibly reliable ...

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