Everyday Heroes!

When the heart stops, shock helps. That is the motto of defibrillators for cardiac arrest. They are designed to restart the heart and thus ensure survival.

Defibrillators in public places save lives in emergencies. Every second counts. To ensure that these life-saving devices are always ready for use, they usually contain a lithium thionyl chloride battery. These batteries are characterized by high reactivity and a very low tendency to self-discharge. Thanks to these properties, thionyl chloride batteries are not only extremely durable, but also function reliably in a wide temperature range with a service life of several decades. Our thionyl chloride from the AII business unit in Leverkusen is a key component of these batteries – an invisible hero of everyday life.