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Why is burning lignite coal a problem in Eastern Europe?

it causes acid rain


What is harder lignite or anthracite coal?

Anthracite coal is harder than lignite coal. Anthracite has a higher carbon content and is more dense and brittle compared to lignite, which is softer and more crumbly.


What does lignite mean?

lignite is another word for coal


What is the formula for lignite?

Lignite is a mixture. It is a soft coal.


Is lignite a igneous rock?

No, lignite is not an igneous rock. Lignite is a type of coal formed from compressed peat. Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification of molten magma or lava.


How many btus in a ton lignite coal?

There are approximately 6,700-8,300 BTUs per pound of lignite coal. A ton of lignite coal contains 20-24 million BTUs.


What is the name for the softest coal?

'Peat' is coal in the natural making. However, the next stage of formation is 'lignite';


What are the two most abundant resources in Eastern Central Europe?

The two most abundant resources of Eastern Central Europe are coal and forests.


What is the softest type of coal?

In order of soft to hard ; Peat, Lignite Coal Anthracene.


Is lignite a form of coal?

Yes. Lignite is also known as brown coal. It is not exactly the same as coal (bituminous or anthracite) but it is near the beginning of the process that makes coal. Lignite has about 1/3 to 1/2 the carbon content of coal.


What is the most common type of coal and is mined and used today?

Lignite


What is the calorific value of lignite coal?

The calorific value of lignite coal ranges from 4,000 to 8,300 kilocalories per kilogram.