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3. Classification
3.1 The benefits of classification
The classification of solid fuels has been applied to coal, whose wide variety of qualities has made it necessary to establish a national classification for producer countries, to facilitate comparisons and trade. The classifications used differ from country to country, depending on the nature of local reserves and utilization patterns.
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The classifications proposed by different countries are not always comparable and, at...
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References
Standardization
- Combustibles solides. Système international de codification des charbons de rang moyen et de rang supérieur. - NF M10-001 - 12-90
- Classification des charbons. - ISO 11760 - 02-05
- Standard Classification of Coals by Rank. - ASTM D 388 - 2005
- State Standard of China Coal Classification. - GB5751-86 - 1986
- Bindemittel aus Steinkohlenteer und Steinkohlenteerpech und verwandte Produkte. Begriffe...
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