Coal Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main requirements for the formation of coal?
A
1) Land plants in hot and humid environments
2) An anoxic environment
3) Rapid burial
2
Q
What is coalification?
A
Peat undergoes diagenesis due to the effects of heat and pressure. As peat undergoes thermal maturation and is compacted, water and volatiles are squeezed out.
3
Q
What is rank?
A
Rank describes the percentage of carbon in the coal.
4
Q
What is the coal series?
A
Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite
