What is Coal?

Coal is a combustible, sedimentary, organic rock (composed primarily of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen) formed from vegetation, which has been consolidated between other rock strata to form coal seams, and altered by the combined effects of microbial action, pressure and heat over a considerable time period.

Coal is generally classified by what is known as "rank" which is based on the degree of transformation of the original plant material to carbon. The ranks of coals, from those with the least carbon to those with the most carbon, are:

Where is Coal Used?

Different types of coals are used for different purposes because of the heat that they produce or their chemical make up. In general terms, coal that is used in domestic or industrial heating is anthracite. From this, smokeless fuels are also produced.

What is a manufactured/smokeless fuel?

Why buy smokeless fuel?

• Longer fire life and higher heat and therefore less refueling.
• Created with the environment in mind – creates a smoke free environment.
• Lower Carbon emissions – Usually around 20% less CO² than housecoal.
• CPL has one of the most carbon efficient manufactured smokeless solid fuels available as it uses a natural binder.

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