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प्रश्न
What are the different types of coal?
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उत्तर
- Coal is a fossil fuel. It contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It also contains nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur. It occurs in the solid state.
- Coal is classified on the basis of its carbon content into:
- Peat: It has a high water content and less than 60% carbon content.
- Lignite: Lignite is a transformed form of peat and has around 60 to 70% of carbon content.
- Bituminous: It is the most commonly found variety of coal in India is bituminous and has a carbon content of 70-90%.
- Anthracite: It has a carbon content of more than 95% which makes it suitable for iron smelting.
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