what are the different types of coal what are their uses
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Coal types: Hard coals. Bituminous coal is harder and blacker than lignite and sub-bituminous coal, and can be divided into two types: thermal and metallurgical. Together, they make up 52 percent of the world's coal reserves.
First , let's know the definition of coal -
=> Coal - Coal Pizza Hut black combustible mineral that consists of mainly carbon. Coal is found in deep goldmines under the surface of the earth. Coal is found in abundance of a country and it is the most important source of energy in our country India.
=> Some places of India where coal is found :
▪️ Bihar
▪️West Bengal
▪️Orrisa
▪️ Madhya Pradesh
These were the some places where coal is mainly found.
Now , lets come to your Question -
1)Types of coal :
=> There are 4 types of coal -
▪️Anthracite
▪️ Bituminous
▪️ Subbituminous
▪️Lignite
2) Uses of coal :
▪️Coal is used as a fuel in homes and industry.
▪️ Coal is used as a fuel in Thermal Power Plants for generating electricity.
▪️Coal is used to make coal gas which is an important industrial fuel.
▪️Coal is used to make coke.
▪️Earlier, coal was used as a fuel to make steam to run 'steam' engines for train.
▪️Coal was also used as a source of organic chemicals.