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Coal
A commodity
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Coal is a fossil fuel formed when dead plant matter is converted into peat, which in turn once buried is converted into coal.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52439
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52439:3
Properties of Coal
Uses of Coal
The primary use for coal is as a fuel to produce electricity and heat.
Coking coal, or metallurgical coal, is used in the manufacturing of steel and other iron products. This type of coal needs to be low in ash, sulfur and phosphorus to prevent contamination of the metal.
Coking coal, or metallurgical coal, is used in the manufacturing of steel and other iron products. This type of coal needs to be low in ash, sulfur and phosphorus to prevent contamination of the metal.
Other Commodities associated with Coal *
| Commodity | Associated Localities | Total Localities | % Association (commodity) | % Association (Coal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uranium | 35 | 9,273 | 0.38% of all Uranium deposits have Coal. | 0.24% of all Coal deposits have Uranium. |
| Molybdenum | 25 | 2,561 | 0.98% of all Molybdenum deposits have Coal. | 0.17% of all Coal deposits have Molybdenum. |
| Zinc | 19 | 9,415 | 0.20% of all Zinc deposits have Coal. | 0.13% of all Coal deposits have Zinc. |
| Lead | 17 | 14,158 | 0.12% of all Lead deposits have Coal. | 0.12% of all Coal deposits have Lead. |
| Clay | 11 | 2,969 | 0.37% of all Clay deposits have Coal. | 0.08% of all Coal deposits have Clay. |
| Gold | 10 | 34,877 | 0.03% of all Gold deposits have Coal. | 0.07% of all Coal deposits have Gold. |
| Sand and Gravel | 9 | 538 | 1.67% of all Sand and Gravel deposits have Coal. | 0.06% of all Coal deposits have Sand and Gravel. |
| Copper | 8 | 18,180 | 0.04% of all Copper deposits have Coal. | 0.06% of all Coal deposits have Copper. |
Environmental Concerns
The use of coal as an energy source is known to be a major factor in increased carbon dioxide levels worldwide and its subsequent impact on global climate.
Companies producing Coal
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Internet Links for Coal
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Significant deposits of Coal
Showing 7 significant deposits out of 14,404 recorded on mindat.org.
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The Locality List
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Australia | |
| Vale SA |
Colombia | |
| Cerrejón |
Hungary | |
| Matrai Eromu |
| Matrai Eromu |
Mozambique | |
| Vale SA |
USA | |
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Uzbekistan | |
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