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Typical coal analysis

Proximate analysis %

Proximate analysis Charbon - typical steaming quality Newstan - Semi Soft Coking Coal Tahmoor Coking Coal
total moisture 9 8 -
inherent moisture (air dried) 2.5 2.5 1.5
ash 14.5 8.5 8.5
volatile matter 31 34.5 28
fixed carbon 52 54.5 -
total sulfur 0.55 0.55 -
phosphorus 0.008 0.05 -
chlorine 0.02 - -

Ultimate analysis %

Ultimate analysis Charbon - typical steaming quality Newstan - Semi Soft Coking Coal Tahmoor Coking Coal
Carbon 84.4 83.1 87.5
Hydrogen 5.4 5.5 5.2
Nitrogen 1.8 2.1 1.8
Sulfur 0.69 0.6 0.4
Oxygen (by diff) 7.71 8.7 5.1
Heating value - - -

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