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Reduction of spontaneous combustion of coal

US4331445A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1981
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for the prevention of spontaneous combustion of coal is described which is comprised of at least about 2 percent of polyethylene oxide and the balance water. Also described is a method for reducing the spontaneous combustion tendency of coal by contacting coal with the above composition and then drying the coal.

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