Question

Proximate analysis of coal involves the estimation of % of – a) carbon, hydrogen, ash, b) moisture content,

volatile matter, ash, free carbon, c) moisture content, ash, carbon, d) volatile matter, free carbon.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Proximate analysis covers the determination of moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash in coals and cokes, and is used to establish the rank of coals, to show the ratio of combustible to incombustible constituents, or to provide the basis for buying/selling, and otherwise evaluating coal for various purposes.