Safety characteristics of lithium primary and secondary battery systems. Formulation of a lithium battery safety matrix. Final report, October 1984-July 1986

A study was conducted to assess the safety characteristics for both primary and secondary lithium electrochemical systems. Of particular interest is the behavior of specific cell designs of these systems when subjected to the electrical and thermal abuse test procedures prescribed in NAVSEANOTE 9310. These abusive tests include short circuit, forced overdischarge, charge, and incineration. This report formulates a lithium battery safety matrix wherein certain electrochemical system, cell designs, or cell types that have exhibited exceptionally safe characteristics under abusive conditions may be exempt from some or all of the NAVSEANOTE 9310 test procedures.