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Fuel agglomerates and method of agglomeration

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OSTI ID:5477068
Solid fuel agglomerates are prepared of particulate coal or other carbonaceous material with a binder having a high humic acid or humate salt content. The humic acid is extracted from oxidized carbonaceous material with a mild aqueous alkali solution of, for instance, ammonia. The particulate material is blended with the extract which serves as the binder for the agglomerates. The water-resistant agglomerates are formed such as by pelletizing, followed by drying to remove moisture and solidify the humic acid binder throughout the agglomerate. 1 fig., 7 tabs.
Research Organization:
USDOE Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, PA
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE86013680
OSTI ID:
5477068
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English