Shell charcoal is an important product obtained from coconut shell. Shell charcoal is used widely as domestic and industrial fuel. It is also used by blacksmiths and goldsmiths and in laundries. Shell charcoal is also used to produce activated carbon. Activated carbon produced from coconut shell has certain specific advantages as the raw material can adsorb certain molecular species.to obtain good quality charcoal, fully dried, clean, mature shells should be used.