Question

What percent of the carbon content is present in Bituminous coal?

• A. 90% to 95 %
• B. 70% to 90 %
• C. 40% to 60 %
• D. 30% to 35 %

Answer 1

The correct option is B 70% to 90 %

Bituminous coal contains moisture up to approximately 17 percent. About 0.5 to 2 percent of the weight of bituminous coal is nitrogen. Its fixed carbon content ranges up to approximately 85 percent, with ash content up to 12 percent by weight.