IEEE 1725 and IEEE 1625 Battery Certification

Video 01: Lithium Battery Testing

Implications:

• Lithium-ion, lithium battery polymer, and lithium metal batteries are high-energy chemical batteries that are thinner, cheaper, and lower weight than standard rechargeable and non-rechargeable ones. 
• Traditional battery chemistries, such as lead-acid, may cause fires and explosions, but the combination of high-energy combustible chemistry packed into a compact container needs particular precautions to reduce the risk of fire and explosion.
• High-energy density batteries require strengthened safety mechanisms and extra caution while using and handling them, both within and outside the device, and batteries must be thoroughly tested with the device, in its original purpose, and with the charger as a whole. 
• Some lithium-ion batteries, battery packs, and rechargeable batteries used in cellular phones, portable computer devices, personal electronic devices, and electric scooters have been recalled (hoverboards). Many other batteries have also been recalled, including those used in rechargeable battery ride-on toys as portable battery-powered gadgets.
• Overheating, fire, electrical shocks from charging devices, thermal burns, alkaline battery electrolyte exposure, and high-velocity expelled interior components of batteries are all potential threats.