64-132) rank coal (ASTM) means a coal with 64%___________________?

Correct answer: A. Fixed carbon and having a heating value around 13, 200 BTU/1b

  • A. Fixed carbon and having a heating value around 13, 200 BTU/1b
  • B. Ash and heating value around 13, 200 BTU/1b
  • C. Fixed carbon and heating value around 132 BTU/1b
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The ASTM coal-rank notation 64-132 indicates approximately 64% fixed carbon and a heating value near 13,200 Btu/lb. The second number is a heating-value index, not an ash percentage.

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