Post-Fire Metallic Degradation Following Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway
Randy Narine & Matthew D. Adams · 2026 (preprint)
Observational Evidence from Field Investigation and Destructive Testing. Across field investigations, laboratory observation, and controlled destructive testing in CCR’s mobile research unit, researchers document ongoing metallic corrosion—including pitting, oxide formation, and elevated contact resistance—on electrical components, tools, and infrastructure days to months after lithium-ion battery thermal runaway suppression.