Question

how is bituminous coal different from lignite coal?

Answer 1

Due to it's high carbon efficiency.

Answer 2

Bituminous coal ---------»

• it contain 65% of carbon and It is second grade of coal.
• calorific value is very high.
• example is used for producing fuel ,coke.

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Lignite coal ----------»

• it contain 38% of carbon and it's third grade of coal.
• used for making fuels.
• it it is used for electric power generation (NTPC)