Fujitsu Main Lithium Ion Battery FPCBP397AP

What's the deal with lithium-ion batteries and risk in planes? Lithium-ion batteries allow large amounts of energy to be squeezed into a very small volume. And they allow that energy to be extracted very fast. This is fantastic news for airlines where lighter planes reduce environmental impact and increase profits. But as Boeing are discovering in their 787 Dreamliner, these benefits are not risk-free. To understand how lithium ion batteries potentially cause harm and how this might be avoided, we really need to dig into the science behind the technology. We'll be doing this next week on Risk Bites. But for now, here are the risk highlights. The primary hazard in lithium-ion batteries is the electrolyte - the stuff that the lithium ions move through when the battery is charged and discharged. This often contains an organic solvent that is corrosive and flammable. Fine when it