Coal: the energy source of the past and future

Book · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6241718

Schobert, H H

This book was written largely to tell the story of coal to the general public. Nonetheless, it includes an impressive amount of useful information, with an historical perspective not easily found elsewhere. The story begins with what coal is, how it was formed, where it is found, its chemistry and physics, and mining and transportation. There then follows an organized treatment of utilization of coal, from simple burning to manufacture of chemicals and synthetic fuels. It is easily readable, intelligently written, and well indexed. An appendix of annotated suggestions for further reading is included.

• OSTI ID: 6241718
• Resource Relation: Other Information: From review in J. of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 110, No. 13 (22 Jun 1988)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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