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Minerals And Energy Resources

Question
CBSEENSS10016032

Explain the various types of coal.

Solution

The various types of coal are:

(i) Lignite: Lignite is a low grade brown coal, which is soft with high moisture content. 

(ii) Bituminous: Coal that has been buried deep and subjected to increased temperatures is bituminous coal. It is the most popular coal in commercial use. Metallurgical coal is high grade bituminous coal which has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces.

(iii) Anthracite: Anthracite is the highest quality hard coal.