[Stoves] Digest, Vol 12, Issue 45, Caking Coal

Carefreeland at aol.com Carefreeland at aol.com
Wed Aug 24 23:07:30 CDT 2011


Stovers, 
    Just to stir up the pot for fun.  I understand  that rock oils come in 
two types: Asphaltic and Paraffinic base. The question  for those 
enlightened about rock coal is: does coal come in those two  categories, or is there 
another basis for the caking?  I know that most  coking coals produce 
abundant tars. These are now reused to produce a  thousand useful chemical 
compounds. 
    Metallurgic coking coals are noted for their low  ash, low sulfur, low 
phosphorous content. All of these unwanted elements degrade  the finished 
iron. Is there a relationship here?  Do wood charcoals have  these same or 
similar properties? . 
    How does refinery coke differ from coke made from  coal?  Is there 
various grades of refinery coke? 
    I have as usual more questions than answers. Good  thing I don't have 
time to read all the Stoves letters that appear on the list.  I'd really not 
appreciate the flood of replies to read. Unless it's nasty  weather outside 
and I'm bored. 
    For those who follow my personal business  situation, I am supposed to 
take possession of a fore mentioned property  tomorrow. Only three weeks 
late, with five weeks to develop the site and  move everything. Do you believe 
in miracles? I need one now. My hard work has  just begun. 
    Isn't life grand? 
    
    Dan Dimiduk   
    Shangri- La R&D   Coming soon to a  small new landscape nursery a mile 
from the interstate.   
    
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