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Anthracite
A hard, black, lustrous coal containing a high percentage of fixed carbon and a low percentage of volatile matter. Often referred to as hard coal. See coal. (source: EPA) Background from Wikipedia Anthracite coal Anthracite (Greek ????a??t??, literally "a form of coal", from Anthrax [????a?], coal) is a hard, compact variety of mineral coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon count and contains the fewest impurities of all coals, despite its lower calorific content. Anthracite coal is the highest of the metamorphic rank, in which the carbon content is between 92% and 98%. The term is applied to those varieties of coal which do not give off tarry or other hydrocarbon vapours when heated below their point of ignition. Anthracite ignites with difficulty and burns with a short, blue, and smokeless flame. Other terms which refer to anthracite are blue coal, hard coal, stone coal (not to be confused with the German Steinkohle), blind coal (in Scotland), Kilkenny coal (in Ireland), and black diamond. The imperfect anthracite of north Devon and north Cornwall (around Bude), used as a pigment, is known as culm. Culm is also the term used in geological classification to distinguish the strata in which it is found and similar strata in the Rhenish hill countries are known as the Culm Measures. In America, culm is used as an equivalent for waste or slack in anthracite mining. Citizens Voice,BY ED CONRAD You probably have to be a senior citizen — or close in age — to remember when a ton of anthracite sold for about $14 a ton. Kingston VFW 1951 numbers a No. 1 feat BILL SMITH VIEWS ON VETERANS - Oct 20, 2007 Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,Such recognition was accorded to Anthracite Post 283 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, according to the November 1951 issue of The VFW Briquettes Make a Pricier Comeback - Oct 14, 2007 Korea Times,One of the reasons for the off-balance is a production cut in anthracite, falling from about 3.3 million tons in 2002 to less than to 2.8 million tons last TREND OF THE WEEK: Shades of gray - Oct 15, 2007 InsideVandy,This year's particular shade is anthracite —for those of you who don't know, anthracite - n. a hard natural coal of high luster; from the Greek Shadowbrook youths take title - Oct 17, 2007 Tunkhannock New Age Examiner,The Shadowbrook Youth Leader team recently won the 2006-07 Anthracite Valley Association United States Bowling Congress championship. Pa. coal mine owner commits suicide - Oct 17, 2007 Washington Observer Reporter,Himmelberger was part of a small community of anthracite miners still working in Pennsylvania. Anthracite, a type of hard, relatively clean-burning coal, Old Heating Source May Gain More Popularity - Oct 17, 2007 WLUC-TV,Anthracite coal, which is 85 percent carbon, is cheaper than most heat sources and burns clean, without the smoke associated with soft coal. 'OFFICE' SPACES - Sep 25, 2007 Washington Post,The Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, 570-963-4804, http://www.anthracitemuseum.org) documents the experience of coal miners with exhibits that have Miners argue against federal regulations - Oct 4, 2007 Republican & Herald,More than 100 local anthracite miners, some with their faces still black with the sign of their trade, along with others who supported their cause, Past, Present, Personal - Oct 7, 2007 Citizens Voice,The 17th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania History Conference will examine the evolution of the family in the anthracite region. History needs a home - Oct 6, 2007 Standard Speaker,The anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania is something, I think, everyone is interested in trying to document as well as possible,� Joyce said. Holden to assist angry miners - Oct 5, 2007 Republican & Herald,Klinger estimates his company, family-owned since 1939, relies on independent deep mining for most of the 60000 tons of anthracite coal his company Highveld sells noncore Rand Carbide ferroalloys unit to Silicon ... - Oct 9, 2007 Business Day,Rand Carbide produces ferrosilicon, electrically calcined anthracite and char, and the products are sold to third-party customers in SA and abroad as well Highveld sells Rand Carbide for R300m - Oct 9, 2007 iAfrica.com,Rand Carbide, which was acquired by Highveld in 1978, produces ferrosilicon, electrically calcined anthracite and char. The products are currently sold to Highveld to sell ferro alloys unit for R300m - Oct 9, 2007 Business Day,Rand Carbide produces ferrosilicon, electrically calcined anthracite and char, which are sold mainly in SA, internationally, and to other divisions of Highveld sells Rand Carbine unit for R300m - Oct 9, 2007 Engineering News (press release),Rand Carbine, which produced ferrosilicon, electrically calcined anthracite and char, was seen as a noncore business, the company said on Tuesday. 'Cup'grade for Clio 197 - Sep 24, 2007 Reuters UK,There aren't many options - as standard, its painted Racing Blue with 17 inch anthracite alloys, but you can also get this white version with matt black Fly ash dumped in mines is toxic - Oct 5, 2007 Republican & Herald,The coal combustion waste or fly ash generated at the facility is subsequently transported back to the anthracite coal region for disposal of this toxic PCN BOOKS - Sep 22, 2007 The Patriot-News - PennLive.com,The perils of anthracite mining in Pennsylvania is the focus of "PA Books" at 9 tonight on the Pennsylvania Cable Network. The guest is J. Stuart Richards, Big plays lift Marian by Devils - Oct 20, 2007 Republican & Herald,...and grabbing the ropes, the Blue Devils had put themselves into grand position to spoil Marian’s charge at the Anthracite Football League championship. Golden Bears drop Spartans - Oct 20, 2007 Republican & Herald,...continued to pay dividends as the Golden Bears won their second straight with a 34-14 victory over the Spartans in an Anthracite Football League game. Tamaqua gets 1st win - Oct 6, 2007 Republican & Herald,...leading the Blue Raiders to their first victory of the season with a 42-6 victory over winless North Schuylkill in an Anthracite Football League game 2007 BMW X5 4.8i - Oct 19, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle,...sport seats, shadow-line trim and Anthracite headliner; a Technology Package including a rearview camera, park distance control, navigation system, Fashion must-haves for fall - Oct 2, 2007 Colorado Springs Gazette,Metallics, especially textured silver and anthracite, woven into fabrics or making a statement in a bag, leather jacket or boots. Fire Finally Extinguished After 180 Years - Oct 2, 2007 ShortNews.com,During the last ten years in excess of $53 million has been spent on trying to put out the blaze which is destroying high grade anthracite coal. Severe injury doesn't stop Ashland man - Sep 30, 2007 Republican & Herald,White credits the Anthracite Regional Center for Independent Living, Hazleton, for encouraging his independence. "They encouraged me to live on my own," 180-Year-Old Fire Extinguished - Sep 30, 2007 Post Chronicle...which had consumed about 1 million tons of high-quality anthracite coal annually, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Sunday. Clio 197 Cup is on the way - Sep 29, 2007 Pocket-lint.co.uk,Renaultsport wheels in anthracite are standard and satin black Speedline rims are available as an option. Inside, air conditioning is moved to the options Schuylkill Haven runs by Panthers - Sep 28, 2007 Republican & Herald,Zach Barket and a swarming defensive effort, the Hurricanes defeated Panther Valley 27-13 Friday in an Anthracite Football League game at Rotary Field. Poconos lack political clout ... for now - Oct 12, 2007 The Citizen's Voice,For lawmakers representing constituents in both the anthracite belt and the Poconos, forging a closer regional bond is a natural impulse. Sen. CAR: Skoda Superb range - Sep 25, 2007 Accelerate Bristol,In addition, customers can choose from four fresher colours: Cappuccino Beige, Olive Green, Anthracite Grey and Satin Grey. Inside, there’sa redesigned Standard & Poor's Initiates Factual Stock Report Coverage on ... - Oct 15, 2007 Business Wire (press release),They include the Mount Klappan anthracite coal deposits in British Columbia, as well as the wholly owned NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth deposit, the Sue-Dianne 'The Office' puts Scranton locales on the tourism map - Oct 14, 2007 Fort Worth Star Telegram,The Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, www.anthracitemuseum.org) documents the experience of coal miners with exhibits that have a homegrown feel. BREAKER BOYS - Oct 5, 2007 ESPNBy the time Tony Latone was forced into the mines, anthracite coal consumption had skyrocketed to about 80 million net tons a year. To meet this demand, Aston Martin DBS (2007-) Review - Oct 19, 2007 Channel 4 News,Especially if the wheels are in anthracite. What makes it able to reach 191mph and streak to 62 in 4.3 seconds? Power is up from the DB9's 450 to 510bhp, Touareg R50: First Volkswagen World Premier In Australia - Oct 11, 2007 AutoWeb,Inside, the features include a sports seat system in anthracite coloured napa leather with integrated R50 logo in the headrests. The dark interior design is Dacor(R) Adds Color to Refrigerator Design with the Introduction ... - Oct 18, 2007 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...with floating glass front panels in six finishes - Anthracite Gray, Sterling Gray, Titanium Silver, Blue Water, Slate Green and Black - and coordinate Options abound as winter heating season approaches - Oct 7, 2007 The Tribune-Democrat,Somogyi sells bituminous coal for $80 a ton and anthracite for $180 a ton. He said a ton of anthracite provides as much heat as 180 gallons of fuel oil. Third candidate will seek write-in votes for LL board - Oct 18, 2007 The Citizen's Voice,He believes his research on labor issues in his job as a curator at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton can help with negotiations. Minersville shuts out Thorpe to become area's lone unbeaten - Oct 5, 2007 Republican & Herald,If the Battlin' Miners didn't have it entering the 2007 season - they were picked to finish fifth by the Anthracite Football League's coaches in the Maroons Madness! - Oct 11, 2007 ESPNIn the display case at city hall is the huge trophy for the team, carved out of a single piece of anthracite coal. We had a press conference at the Maroons Summit Resources says to buy Stockton Coal in reverse takeover UPDATE - Oct 17, 2007 Hemscott,...washing plant in Feb 2007 the company is well placed to perform strongly by producing valuable processed anthracite coal to meet strong market demand. Article:'Office' hoopla prompts first TV show convention in Scr:/c ... - Oct 11, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle,With the show now in its fourth season, the writers are much more conscious of mining the former anthracite capital of the world for nuggets of lore and First Look: 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible - Sep 30, 2007 Edmunds.com/Inside Line,...(Photo courtesy of BMW North America, Inc.) A new optional top material incorporates metallic fibers to present a shiny anthracite-black appearance. Carpenter's tools built life for 'Father Stephen' - Sep 30, 2007 Gary Post Tribune,He was born and raised in Shenandoah, Pa., during the Great Depression "Shenandoah was an anthracite coal mining town," begins Snoich. "Anthracite is a hard Police Blotter - Oct 16, 2007 Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,Anthony George, of Anthracite Street, reported Tuesday at 6:25 am that someone removed six political signs from the 300 and 400 blocks of Blackman Street. Shell says has key to clean coal as demand soars - Oct 9, 2007 Reuters...it developed over 40 years to produce synthetic gas (syngas) from any type of coal including bituminous, sub-bituminous, lignite and anthracite. Powertrain strategy: MAN - Sep 23, 2007 Automotive World (subscription),The latter included wood, charcoal, brown coal and anthracite, from all of which different grades of so-called coal gas could be obtained. Blaming ‘outsiders’ slights true grievances - Oct 7, 2007 Kansas City Star,By CHARLES COULTER When coal miners in the anthracite fields of Pennsylvania went on strike in 1900, mine operators considered it unjust that “outsiders� Coal mine owner commits suicide - Oct 16, 2007 Allentown Morning Call,Cindy Rothermel, president of the Independent Miners and Associates, an anthracite mine industry advocacy group based in Tremont, said, ''We have no words News index | RSS | News Feed Advertisements: Organic Apparel from Patagonia | Insect-repelling clothing |
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