This is why EV's blow up.
In what way and in what form does lithium react with water?
Lithium reacts intensely with water, forming lithium hydroxide and highly flammable hydrogen. The colourless solution is highly alkalic. The exothermal reactions lasts longer than the reaction of sodium and water, which is directly below lithium in the periodic chart.
2 Li(s) + 2 H2O -> 2 LiOH (aq) + H2(g)
This is why EV's blow up: Lithium reacts intensely with water, forming lithium hydroxide and highly flammable hydrogen.
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That is why the fire department cannot extinguish the blaze.
Yes:
Water + Lithium = explosion + a chemical fire.
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The chemical property of Lithium, is that this element will EXPLOSIVELY react with water
Lithium + Water = Explosion + Chemical Fire.
(This is high school Chemistry, by the way)
Both the Lithium battery and propane tank are safe, unless the Lithium or propane somehow leak out.
We are seeing that there is a definite problem with EV Lithium batteries, and anyone can imagine scenarios where leakage could happen.
Maybe a specific kind of fire extinguisher should be standard in all EVs?
As for propane tanks, a good first step is to read the label to determine how to keep them safe.
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Due to high Amp fast charge, the cells inside the battery case warp, and this creates heat - that eventually bends the casing so the chemicals are released, as gases.
It seems EV owners are not interested in this information, or think its funny...
SLOW trickle charge, ie LOW Amps, is the only SAFE way to recharge, and maintain your battery life.
We have rooftop solar with battery back up, so I do know what I am talking about.
The chemical property of Lithium, is that this element will EXPLOSIVELY react with water
Lithium + water = Explosion + a chemical fire.
This is high school Chemistry, by the way.
