Thermal runaway – Mechanisms, thresholds, and propagation
Fire behaviour of batteries. Risks,testing and regulations
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Thermal runaway – Mechanisms, thresholds, and propagation
Fire behaviour of batteries. Risks,testing and regulations

Author : Eric GUILLAUME

Publication date: January 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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3. Thermal runaway – Mechanisms, thresholds, and propagation

3.1 Starting a cell

Thermal runaway is defined as an irreversible thermal runaway resulting from a succession of exothermic reactions when the cell exceeds its thermal or electrical safety window

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