Posted on Feb 17, 2024
Data Doctors: Which electronics are OK in checked baggage? - WTOP News
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“The primary determinant of what is safe to check is today’s most common battery technology: Lithium Ion (Li-ion).“
Data Doctors: Which electronics are OK in checked baggage? - WTOP News
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LTC Eugene Chu There are a variety of reasons why packing any Li-ion battery in checked baggage can be hazardous... including fire risk and thermal runaway that can lead to an explosion. These situations can be caused by dramatic changes in pressure or temperature as well as puncture or if something causes an electrical short in the battery.
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