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25th Feb 2017, 12:04 am | #21 |
Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Shropshire, UK.
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Re: CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Cautionary Tale
If I understand correctly, application of too much heat (either externally, or due to a short) can trigger an exothermic reaction, so even when the heat source is removed, the cell remains a 'ticking bomb'.
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25th Feb 2017, 12:16 am | #22 |
Dekatron
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oxford, UK.
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Re: CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell Cautionary Tale
Must say I never mess with brands and sources of lithium cells. Just bought two Renata CR2032 from Farnell for £1:58 each including VAT. 225mAh.
But relatively recently I have been involved with a product that used two 20Ah 8-cell packs. Enclosed them in a custom diecast hermetically sealed enclosure with expansion room (during charging they swell). Each cell in each pack had a thermal monitor, and voltage feedback to the charging unit. That teaches respect for any lithium technology - the energy storage density is impressive - and that is why I pay rather more for a first rate brand from a supplier with a reputation. Even for CR2032 coin cells. |