what is peat coal. ?
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Peat coal is formed by accumulation of dead vegetation and other organic substances. It is also known as turf.
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Peat is organic matter which is formed from dead and decaying substances.
What are the uses of peat coal?
- It is used for cooking and electricity purposes
- It contains less than 60% of carbon so it is used to warm houses
- It is also used in horticulture to increase moisture in the soil
How peat coal is formed?
- It is formed by plant materials which are deposited
- It is formed in a little amount of oxygen that prevents the decomposition of plant material
- It is found in various forms like fine hemic and sapric
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