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Moessbauer spectroscopic studies of iron compounds in coal and related materials

Thesis/Dissertation ·
OSTI ID:5542398

A selection of Illinois coals, related materials, and coal process residues were investigated by means of Moessbauer spectroscopy. The purpose of the study is to characterize the iron compounds in the materials and the iron chemistry which occurs when the coal is processed. The predominant iron mineral occurring in the coals was pyrite. Marcasite also occurred in the coals although it was frequently obscured by pyrite. Jarosite was found in the weathered coals. The study also considered pyrrhotite. An important chemical process in the charring and liquefaction of coal is the conversion of pyrite to pyrrhotite. (JMT)

OSTI ID:
5542398
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English