Lithium-ion batteries must be carried with you on airplanes

Lithium-ion batteries must be carried with you on airplanes

Lithium is an extremely unstable metal, and lithium batteries can easily produce sparks during friction or collision. Once combustion occurs, 

it can only be extinguished after it is consumed. If the lithium battery is placed directly in checked luggage, it may be squeezed or collided in 

the small cargo space and may spontaneously ignite.Today, lithium batteries are widely used. For example, watches, calculators, cameras, 

mobile phones, laptops, camcorders, etc. all contain lithium or lithium-ion battery cells. These electronic devices will be carried on 

board as carry-on baggage in the future. In addition, backup batteries for portable electronic devices must be protected against 

short circuits by placing them in the original retail packaging or otherwise insulating the electrodes; applying tape to exposed electrodes; or 

placing each battery in a separate plastic container. bag or protective case and may only be carried in hand luggage. The person in charge 

of airport security said that the security department has prepared small plastic bags, tape and other items to help passengers safely protect

lithium batteries.