Why Can't Primary Lithium Batteries Be Developed as Secondary Batteries?

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Primary lithium batteries, specifically those that are not lithium-ion, cannot be developed as secondary batteries due to inherent chemical and structural limitations. The first commercial lithium AA rechargeable batteries, produced by Tadiran, faced significant reliability issues, including instances of explosion, leading to their removal from the market. This historical context highlights the challenges associated with creating a stable and safe rechargeable lithium battery outside of lithium-ion technology.

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Why can't primary lithium batteries (that are not lithium IONS) be developed as secondary batteries?
Can someone explain this to me?
 
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MissP.25_5 said:
Why can't primary lithium batteries (that are not lithium IONS) be developed as secondary batteries?
Can someone explain this to me?

I can't address your specific query. But for what it's worth, I recall that the first commercial lithium AA rechargeables were soon taken off the market due to patchy reliability and some exploding. They were not Li-ions, and I think it was an Israeli manufacturer. Tadiran, if I'm not mistaken.

I don't know, but maybe there is some connection between that and your question. :smile:
 

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