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Lithium batteries have become the industry standard for rechargeable storage devices. Lithium – ion battery fires and accidents are on the rise.

Lithium batteries are grouped into two general categories:

• Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries are comprised of single-use cells containing metallic lithium anodes. Non-rechargeable batteries are referred to throughout the industry as “Lithium” batteries.

• Secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries are comprised of rechargeable cells containing an intercalated lithium compound for the anode and cathode. Rechargeable lithium batteries are commonly referred to as “Lithium-ion” batteries.

• Single lithium-ion batteries (also referred to as cells) have an operating voltage (V) […]

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