Why can alkaline batteries might exploded if recharged ?
why can they explode when recharged . don’t say they are not rechargeable. i want to know what happens in a alkaline battery is that not rechageable when recharged.
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With most chargers, if the current is too high the chemistry heats.
When the chemistry heats, it expands.
If the rate of expansions exceeds the rate at which the acid can leak out of the battery, the casing bursts. Bursts = explodes.
However, contrary to popular belief, alkalines CAN be recharged, it’s just not safe because most chargers provide too high a current and it varies with the battery type. It’s just not safe for consumer application.
Alkaline batteries are sealed.
With most chargers, if the current is too high the chemistry heats.
When the chemistry heats, it expands.
If the rate of expansions exceeds the rate at which the acid can leak out of the battery, the casing bursts. Bursts = explodes.
However, contrary to popular belief, alkalines CAN be recharged, it’s just not safe because most chargers provide too high a current and it varies with the battery type. It’s just not safe for consumer application.