Coal is heated in absence of air for 7 minutes at a temperature of about ______________ °C, during its volatile matter determination for proximate analysis?

Correct answer: C. 950

  • A. 550
  • B. 750
  • C. 950
  • D. 1150

Explanation

In proximate analysis, volatile matter is measured by heating the coal without air at about 950°C for seven minutes. The fixed carbon is then obtained by difference after accounting for moisture and ash.

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