Research Article

Characterization of Some Nigerian Coals for Power Generation

Table 6

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

TemperatureSamples
OdagboOwukpaEzimoAmansiodoInyi

Initial deformation (°C)1519>1550>1550>1550>1550
Softening (°C)1528>1550>1550>1550>1550
Hemispherical (°C)1540>1550>1550>1550>1550
Fluid (°C)>1550>1550>1550>1550>1550