Battery Hazards and Accident Prevention

This first-of-its-kind handbook systematically addresses the issue of battery hazards and accident prevention. Chapters discuss the physical and chemical processes that contribute to battery hazards and provide detailed information on appropriate battery selection. The authors discuss primary and rechargeable batteries, new types of high-energy density batteries now entering the consumer market, and battery systems in electric vehicles. Practical and easily accessible, this reference meets the needs of battery engineers, environmentalists, medical personnel, and consumers.