COAL DUST

Coal dust is a fine powdered form of coal, created by the crushing, grinding, or pulverizing of coal.

The grinding of coal to dust before combusting is generally done to improve the speed and efficiency of burning, also simplifying its handling.

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Description

Usage:

  • Steel production – As reducing agent or reactant.
  • Refining alumina – In low-temperature sintering process.

Benefits

  • Improvement in the speed and efficiency of combustion (compared with lumped coal).
  • Low-cost energy source