Lignite
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Carbon content (%) | 60 – 70 |
|---|---|
| Ash content (%) | 6 – 19 |
| Heat content (MJ/kg) | 10 – 20 |
| Coloration | Brownish-black |
| Uses | Fertilisers |
| Steam-electric power generation | |
| Did you know | Lignite contains about 60 to 70 percent carbon (on a dry, ash-free basis) and has a calorific value near 17 megajoules per kilogram (7,000 British thermal units per pound). |
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| ID | 874874 |
About Lignite
Lignite, often referred to as brown coal, is a soft, brown, combustible, sedimentary rock formed from naturally compressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content. It has a carbon content around 60–70 percent.
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