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NO, it doesn't catch fire. I boiled coal for 3-4 hrs to get activated coal . I was successful. Not all pieces but most got activated. Drop the boiled coal in another vessel full of water. If it floats..it hasn't worked..If it drowns its activated coal.

But while boiling remember one thing..When water evaporates, dont add cold water..Boil it in separate utensil then add. All the best !

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