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Is there any data about battery safety, like NiMH vs LiFePO4 vs lead acid [add your favorite chemistry here]?

I understand LiFePO4 batteries to be exceedingly safe. They don't overheat or catch fire even if punctured.

Lead acid batteries, well, contain lead, which, as a father, is not something I want in our house. It can also produce hydrogen and oxygen, potentially causing an explosion.



Lead acid batteries can also produce hydrogen sulfide, which occasionally kills boat occupants using them.




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