The role of coal in industrialization: A case study of Nigeria
- Obafemi Awolowo Univ., Ile-Ife (Nigeria)
Coal is a mineral matter found in layers or beds in sedimentary rocks. It is a very highly variable substance. In addition to the variations from lignite to bituminous and anthracite, there are vast differences in its heating value, amount of volatiles, sulfur, moisture and so on. The chemical and physical properties of coal make it an important industrial raw material. There is proven 639 million tonnes of coal reserves in Nigeria. This paper examines the potential and current role of coal in the industrialization of Nigeria. Industries are now dependent on fuel oil as a source of fuel because of its economic and technological advantages over coal. Coal is a source of industrial energy for the future after the known oil reserves might have been exhausted. In the short term, coal can be used as a material for chemicals, iron and steel production as well as a substitute for wood energy in the process of industrialization.
- OSTI ID:
- 6936393
- Journal Information:
- Materials and Society; (USA), Journal Name: Materials and Society; (USA) Vol. 13:1; ISSN 0146-6399; ISSN MSOCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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