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Reducing the tendency of dried coal to spontaneously ignite

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7153643
Mined, crushed, coal particles are dried and then contacted with a water-base dispersion or emulsion of latex paint type solids. The latex paint type solids form an elastic film that reduces the tendency of the dried coal to spontaneously ignite.
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Co., Los Angeles, Calif.
Patent Number(s):
US 4421520
OSTI ID:
7153643
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English