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Coal


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  • Coal is a black or brownish black sedimentary rock that can be burned as fuel to generate electricity.
  • It is mainly composed of carbon and hydrocarbons, and contains the energy released by combustion.
  • Coal is classified into four main types, or ranks: anthracite, bituminous, lignite and peat.

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