Process for upgrading coal

Mineral oils: processes and products – By treatment of solid mineral – e.g. – coal liquefaction – etc. – Using molten additive – e.g. – heat carrier – etc.

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ABSTRACT:
In a process for reducing the sulfur and ash contents of coal, coal is sequentially contacted with fused alkali metal caustic, water, carbonic acid, and a strong acid. Caustic removed from the coal by the water and the carbonic acid is recovered as anhydrous caustic for again contacting coal.

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