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What is low grade brown coal called

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Answered by Anonymous
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The low grade brown coal is called as Lignite
Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Low-grade Brown Coal is called Lignite.

Explanation:

  • Lignite is combustible sedimentary rock that consists of natural compressed peat, and is often described as brown coal.
  • It is soft and brown in colour.
  • As it contain comparatively low heat content, it is regarded as the lowest rank of coal.
  • It contains about 60% to 70% carbon content.
  • Brown coal is mainly mined in Australia and is present in all countries in the era of Cenozoic.
  • Lignite is often referred to as "brown coal" as it is color lighter than coal.
  • It has the lowest carbon content in all ranks of coal (25%-35%)1 and high humidity and cracking appearance.
  • It is used mainly in the production of electricity.

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