explaination about the types of coal
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There r 4 types of coal
Peat
Lignite
Bituminous
Anthracite
Anthracite is the best quality of coal bcz it contains more amount of carbon
There are four types of coal -------»
★ Peat
★ Lignite
★ Bituminous
★ Anthracite
★ PEAT ------» It is a soft brown substance that is made up of 30% carbon. It is the earliest stage during the formation of coal. It is impherior quality of coal.
★ Lignite -----» It has a carbon content about 38% . It is regarded as the lowest grade of coal. It has been used mainly for electric power generation (NTPC) .
★ Bituminous -----» It has about 65% carbon it is used for power generation and making another type of fuel also known as coke.
★ Anthracite -----» It is hard coal and contents over 90% carbon. It is regarded as the highest grade of coal.