Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Training & Consulting: stachedtraining.com
What really happens when you drop a lithium-ion battery into water? Is it going to explode, catch fire, or just fizzle out? In this video, I put lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries to the test—side by side—to see how each reacts when submerged.
We’ll break down why lithium-ion batteries aren’t as reactive as many people think, and why lithium metal batteries can create a much more dramatic reaction. Along the way, you’ll see up-close footage of the experiments, learn about battery construction, and find out what makes these chemistries so different.
⚠️ Important: These demonstrations are dangerous. Do not try this at home.
If you’ve ever wondered whether lithium-ion batteries explode in water—or why—you’re in the right place.
Training & Consulting: stachedtraining.com
What really happens when you drop a lithium-ion battery into water? Is it going to explode, catch fire, or just fizzle out? In this video, I put lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries to the test—side by side—to see how each reacts when submerged.
We’ll break down why lithium-ion batteries aren’t as reactive as many people think, and why lithium metal batteries can create a much more dramatic reaction. Along the way, you’ll see up-close footage of the experiments, learn about battery construction, and find out what makes these chemistries so different.
⚠️ Important: These demonstrations are dangerous. Do not try this at home.
If you’ve ever wondered whether lithium-ion batteries explode in water—or why—you’re in the right place.
