Here's what happens if you put burning lithium batteries in water.
Submerging a burning lithium battery assembly in water can have a number of consequences.
First, water may temporarily extinguish the flames, but it won't stop the chemical reactions taking place inside the battery. Lithium reacts with water to form lithium hydroxide and hydrogen, which can ignite on contact with air. This can lead to an explosion.
Second, water can cause a short circuit in the battery, which will increase heat generation and increase the likelihood of an explosion.
Third, immersion in water can damage the battery's shell, increasing the chance of hazardous chemicals leaking out.
So immersing a burning lithium battery assembly in water can make the situation worse, not better.
So immersing a burning lithium battery assembly in water can make the situation worse, not better.
