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'''Coke''' is a manmade fuel, consisting of almost pure carbon. | '''Coke''' is a manmade fuel, consisting of almost pure carbon.<ref name=EiaCokeDef/> | ||
Traditional feed stocks for coke have been [[coal]] or [[Petroleum crude oil|petroleum]]. The feed stock is heated in air-tight containers, to separate the carbon from the volatile elements. | Traditional feed stocks for coke have been [[coal]] or [[Petroleum crude oil|petroleum]]. The feed stock is heated in air-tight containers, to separate the carbon from the volatile elements. | ||
Coke burns very hot, and its flame does not introduce any other impurities into the product being heated than carbon. In working with [[iron]] and [[steel]], introducing carbon is a desirable side effect, as when [[case hardening]]. | Coke burns very hot, and its flame does not introduce any other impurities into the product being heated than carbon.<ref name=SciAm1858-01-09/> In working with [[iron]] and [[steel]], introducing carbon is a desirable side effect, as when [[case hardening]]. | ||
Formerly gas driven off coal, during the production of coke was used to illuminate homes and offices.<ref name=SciAm1858-01-09/> | |||
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| url = https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coke-and-coal/ | |||
| title = Coke and Coal | |||
| work = [[Scientific American magazine]] | |||
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| date = 1858-01-09 | |||
| doi = doi:10.1038/scientificamerican01091858-142 | |||
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20201124212755/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coke-and-coal/ | |||
| archivedate = 2020-11-24 | |||
| accessdate = 2024-01-21 | |||
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| quote = In practice it has been found, that, for a small concentrated fire, to melt metals or glass in crucibles, coke is a better fuel to use than bitumen coal, but is not superior to anthracite. | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:16, 21 January 2024
Coke is a manmade fuel, consisting of almost pure carbon.[1]
Traditional feed stocks for coke have been coal or petroleum. The feed stock is heated in air-tight containers, to separate the carbon from the volatile elements.
Coke burns very hot, and its flame does not introduce any other impurities into the product being heated than carbon.[2] In working with iron and steel, introducing carbon is a desirable side effect, as when case hardening.
Formerly gas driven off coal, during the production of coke was used to illuminate homes and offices.[2]
References
- ↑ Glossary: Coke]]. US Energy Information Administration. Retrieved on 2024-01-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Coke and Coal, Scientific American magazine, 1858-01-09. Retrieved on 2024-01-21. “In practice it has been found, that, for a small concentrated fire, to melt metals or glass in crucibles, coke is a better fuel to use than bitumen coal, but is not superior to anthracite.”