Coke is a type of solid fuel. It is obtained by dry distillation of coal at a high temperature of about 1000°C. The main component is fixed carbon, followed by ash, which contains very little volatile matter and sulfur. Silvery-grey with a metallic luster. Hard and porous.
Its calorific value is mostly 26380~ 31400kJ/kg (6300~7500kcal/kg). According to different uses, there are three categories: metallurgical coke, foundry coke and chemical coke. According to the size, conventional metallurgical coke, small particle size metallurgical coke, coke powder, etc. It is mainly used for smelting steel or other metals, and can also be used as a raw material for the manufacture of water gas, gasification and chemical industry.