Question

Describe the characteristics and uses of coke.

Answer 1

Coke:

• Coal is destructively distilled to produce coke, a high-carbon substance.
• Coke is claimed to have an almost pure form of carbon due to its high carbon concentration.

Characteristics:

• It has a porous, rough, and dark color.
• It is carbon in an almost pure form.
• Little to no smoke is produced.

Uses:

• In the past, it was employed for residential heating.
• Metal extraction is done using it.
• Steel and several other products are made from coke.