Why do batteries explode so violently? Often larger batteries with jets of flames

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Most of us have seen the videos. Batteries exploding with a bright flash of light and/or violent jets of flames. Is it due to pressure inside the battery or simply the materials/chemicals they’re made of?

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Batteries contain volatile chemicals. Like, literally containing it. When introduced to air (or anything else it was never designed to encounter), you get an adverse reaction.

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