Petroleum coke is used mainly in the __________________ ?

Correct answer: D. Manufacture of carbon electrode

  • A. Discoloration of yellow glycerine
  • B. Sugar refining
  • C. Blast furnace for reduction of iron ore
  • D. Manufacture of carbon electrode

Explanation

Petroleum coke is a carbon-rich solid used to manufacture carbon and graphite electrodes, especially for electrochemical and metallurgical industries. Its main use is not sugar refining or blast-furnace reduction.

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