Coal (F)

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Coal (F) Specification

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic (6-7) depending on composition

Poisonous
NO

Appearance
Black or dark brown often shiny or matte

Structural Formula
C (amorphous carbon with varying impurities)

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from ignition sources

Smell
Odorless or faint smoky aroma

HS Code
2701.12 (Bituminous coal) or 2702.00 (Lignite and other lower-grade coals)

Physical Form
Solid

Application
Fuel source electricity generation steel production chemical feedstock

Solubility
Insoluble in water and most organic solvents

EINECS No
Not individually listed; varies by specific coal type and grade

CAS No
Not specific general CAS: 129521-66-7 (specific forms of coal may differ)

Shape
Irregular lumps or crushed to granular or powdered form

Purity
Varies widely; ranges from 50-98% carbon depending on type

Usage
Used in power plants steel manufacturing and as a raw material in the production of chemicals

Grade
Industrial-grade fuel-grade or metallurgical-grade options

Molecular Formula
C

Refractive Rate
Not applicable in solid form

Molecular Weight
Varies depending on grade; primarily around 12 g/mol for pure carbon

Taste
Tasteless

Density
1.5 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Ingredients
Primarily carbon hydrogen oxygen sulfur nitrogen and trace impurities

Properties
Amorphous solid combustible variable hardness and density impure carbon with trace elements and minerals

Shelf Life
Indefinite when stored properly

Melting Point
Does not have a fixed melting point; decomposes at high temperature

About Coal (F)

Coal (F) is a versatile solid fuel source primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur along with trace impurities. It appears in irregular lumps, granular, or powdered form, ranging from shiny black to matte dark brown. Known for its ability to combust at high temperatures, Coal (F) serves critical industries such as electricity generation, steel production, and chemical manufacturing. With a density of 1.5 g/cm, its purity often ranges from 50-98% carbon, depending on grade. It releases faint smoky aromas but remains tasteless and non-poisonous, making it safe for industrial applications. Coal (F) must be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources to ensure indefinite shelf life. Insoluble in water and organic solvents, it maintains neutral to slightly acidic pH levels. Its industrial/metallurgical-grade classification supports applications such as power plants and steel manufacturing processes.