Electrode Assembly, Secondary Battery Comprising the Same, and Battery Pack

DRIVE March 18, 2021
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The present invention provides an electrode assembly comprising: a radical unit provided with first and second electrodes stacked with a separator therebetween, wherein the first electrode is stacked at the outermost side; and a safety unit disposed on the outermost surface of the radical unit, wherein the safety unit comprises: a first safety plate disposed above the outermost surface of the radical unit; and a first semiconductor material provided between the radical unit and the first safety plate, wherein the first semiconductor material changes from an insulator to a conductor at the first set temperature or more to connect the radical unit to the first safety plate, thereby dissipating heat of the radical unit while conducting the heat to the first safety plate.

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