Caking index of the coal blend used for the manufacture of metallurgical coke should be around__________________?

Correct answer: B. 21

  • A. 5
  • B. 21
  • C. 40
  • D. 48

Explanation

A caking index near 21 indicates adequate plasticity and bonding ability for a metallurgical coke blend. Very low values give poorly bonded coke, while excessively high values can cause swelling and oven-wall pressure.

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