Coal has many important uses worldwide. The most significant uses of coal are in electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing and as a liquid fuel.
Different types of coal have different uses.
Coal is also an essential ingredient in the production of specialist products:
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- Steam coal - also known as thermal coal - is mainly used in power generation.
- Coking coal - also known as metallurgical coal - is mainly used in steel production.
Coal is also an essential ingredient in the production of specialist products:
- Activated carbon - used in filters for water and air purification and in kidney dialysis machines.
- Carbon fibre - an extremely strong but light weight reinforcement material used in construction, mountain bikes and tennis rackets.
- Silicon metal - used to produce silicones and silanes, which are in turn used to make lubricants, water repellents, resins, cosmetics, hair shampoos and toothpastes.
I was looking for a clue. China is facing environmental problem and Coal is a big contributor of pollution.