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The production of charcoal is as old as man and the old methods are still being used today, especially in developing countries.  The burning of organic materials such as wood in a controlled supply of air environment - in a kiln or a covered pit produces charcoal.

Typical characteristics as a fuel are as follows:

• Carbon  80 - 85%
• Ash  4.5 - 6.5%
• Moisture 6 - 9%
• Calorific Value 6900 - 7000 K cal/kg

Other types of charcoals for different uses:

• For insulation - fire resistance, concrete aggregate, oil spills
• Soil improvers
• The charcoal has no combustion ability
• Chemically and physically inert
• Stable and durable
• Average surface area 20 m2 per gm
• Porosity 40%
• Normal pH
• Bulk density range to suit application 40 kg/m3 - 300 kg m2
• Size rage - powder - granular 2-5 mm - Beads 10 mm