Research Article

Characterization of Some Nigerian Coals for Power Generation

Table 5

Results of ash fusion temperature test (in oxidizing atmosphere) of the five coal samples.

TemperaturesSamples
OdagboOwukpaEzimoAmansiodoInyi

Initial deformation (°C)1461>1550>1550>1550>1550
Softening (°C)1489>1550>1550>1550>1550
Hemispherical (°C)1518>1550>1550>1550>1550
Fluid (°C)>1550>1550>1550>1550>1550