Coal

Of fossil fuel and vegetable matter.

Fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period.

This concept's ID is @1~74889

Contains

  • carbon 8 facts

    An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous...

  • bituminous coal 2 facts

    Rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame.

  • wood coal 1 facts

    Intermediate between peat and bituminous coal.

  • anthracite 0 facts

    A hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat.

  • steam coal 0 facts

    Coal suitable for use under steam boilers.