Lignite Coal, Shape : Lump, Packaging Type : Black

We are specialized in providing Lignite Coal, which is the softest of the four types of coal. It is brownish black in color, very crumbly and primarily used for the generation of electricity. Because of its color, it is often referred to as "brown coal." Lignite is the result of millions of tons of plants and trees that decayed in a swampy atmosphere about 50-70 million years ago. The heating content of lignite is approximately 4,000-8,000 Btu's per pound. The carbon content of lignite is 25%-35% and it has very high water content - about 35 percent.
It has been estimated that nearly half of the world's total proven coal reserves are made up of lignite and sub bituminous coal, but lignite has not been exploited to any great extent, because it is inferior to higher-rank coals (e.g., bituminous coal) in calorific value, ease of handling, and storage stability. In areas where other fuels are scarce, the production of brown coal far exceeds that of bituminous coal.