Bituminous Coal
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| Carbon content (%) | 60 – 80 |
|---|---|
| Ash content (%) | 6 – 12 |
| Heat content (MJ/kg) | 24 – 35 |
| Coloration | Black or dark brown |
| Uses | Smithing coal |
| Coking coal | |
| Power generation | |
| Did you know | Approximately 50% of the coal produced in the United States is bituminous coal. |
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| ID | 874871 |
About Bituminous Coal
Bituminous coal or black coal is a relatively soft coal containing a tarlike substance called bitumen or asphalt. It is of higher quality than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Formation is usually the result of high pressure being exerted on lignite.
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