Recent advances in coal geochemistry

Book · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:5388268

Chyi, L L ^[1]; Chou, C -L ^[2]

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1. Dept. of Geology, Univ. of Akron, Akron, OH (US)
2. Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL (US)

Chapters in this collection reflect the recent emphasis both on basic research in coal geochemistry and on applied aspects related to coal utilization. Geochemical research on peat and coal generates compositional data that are required for the following reasons. First, many studies in coal geology require chemical data to aid in interpretation for better understanding of the origin and evolution of peat and coal. Second, coal quality assessment is based largely on composition data, and these data generate useful insights into the geologic factors that control the quality of coal. Third, compositional data are needed for effective utilization of coal resources and to reflect the recent emphasis on both basic research in coal geochemistry and environmental aspects related to coal utilization.

• OSTI ID: 5388268
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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58 GEOSCIENCES
COAL
GEOCHEMISTRY
CHARGES
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
COAL RESERVES
ENVIRONMENT
LEADING ABSTRACT
ORIGIN
PEAT
USES
ABSTRACTS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMISTRY
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MATERIALS
MATTER
ORGANIC MATTER
RESERVES
RESOURCES
011000* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Reserves
Geology
& Exploration
010600 - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Properties & Composition
580000 - Geosciences