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Smartphone batteries are dangerous

Elke Maywald
October 11, 2016

Mobile phones contain chemicals that are separated by just a thin film. If they become too hot or come into contact with oxygen, they can spontaneously combust and reach temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Celsius.

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