The battery of our mobile is one of the most sensitive elements of the hardware. The passage of time has made their duration or the capacity of the load improve greatly, but they are still very sensitive to changes in temperature and the misuse that they can be given. But, is it true that a mobile battery can explode?
In the history of mobile telephony, we have seen on some occasions news that speak of batteries that explode. It is rare to meet someone whose mobile battery has exploded , but the truth is that although it is somewhat difficult, it can happen in certain circumstances.
Could the battery explode?
Therefore, the answer is yes, a mobile battery can explode. Our terminals use lithium ions and use a chemical reaction to generate power. For this reason, there are several safety standards and tests that must pass before they are approved by the different certification bodies. However, there may be certain circumstances in which these reactions can end in a deflagration.
Of the different components of the battery, the electrolyte is a highly flammable organic component in which the lithium salts are diluted. When any of the security elements fail (manufacturing problem) or due to the interaction of internal elements, it can cause a deflagration or explosion. But we repeat that it is a very strange phenomenon and should not be lived in fear that our mobile battery may explode at any time.
The most likely causes
Factory defects often add to the action of external elements and poor user care, such as exposing the device to high temperatures. If, for example, the internal contacts are faulty and the terminal is left in direct sunlight in summer or near a fireplace, a reaction may occur that triggers the battery to explode. Not surprisingly, among the recommendations that are printed on the batteries themselves, is to not throw it into the fire under any circumstances.
Temperature is very important in that regard, it is not recommended that it rise above 40 degrees Celsius. For this reason, it is not recommended to play and charge the mobile at the same time and the aforementioned practice of leaving the mobile near a heat source. Otherwise, the electrolytes that compose them can boil and even cause your phone to burn or explode in the worst case. Therefore and in summary, the truth is that a battery can explode, but luckily it is highly unlikely due to the security elements present.
