Petroleum coke (Pet Coke or petcoke) is a carbonaceous solid derived from oil refining through the coking unit. Petroleum coke has a high carbon content and can be used as fuel (i.e. fuel grade coke), or for the manufacture of dry cells, electrodes, etc. (i.e., anode...
Coal (or thermal coal) is a fuel mainly composed of carbon. It is extracted from underground or open mines. It contains traces of hydrocarbons in addition to other mineral elements and sulphur. Coal comes through the gradual elimination of elements like hydrogen and...
Anthracite is a good quality type of coal having a high calorific value mainly used in industry and for domestic heating. It is brittle, glossy black, burns with a short flame due to a low content of volatile matters and has a high percentage of carbon. Typical...
