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Old 07-03-2017, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Wavytone View Post
Read the links. The sodium is NOT in metallic form in these batteries, it is an ION so it's in solution.

All that is likely if catastrophically damaged is hot pile of yellow goo (the molten glass electrolyte). Maybe not something you want in your lap, but not a persistent source of fire.
If I read the article correctly the glass is not liquid. Operating temp -20 to +60 C or am I missing something ?
I thought I spotted 'solid electrolyte' somewhere ....
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