Soot or carbon black is released when coal is burned. It is a fine powder composed primarily of carbon particles that form during incomplete combustion.
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Small pieces of coal burn more quickly than lumps of coal because of their increased surface area to volume ratio. This allows for more efficient combustion and faster release of energy.
The black greasy powder that forms when fuels such as wood, coal, and oil are burned is called soot. Soot contains carbon particles that are released during incomplete combustion and can accumulate on surfaces such as chimneys, exhaust pipes, and walls. It is important to properly ventilate and maintain combustion systems to reduce soot production.
A synonym for coal dust could be coal powder or coal ash.
Brown coal, also known as lignite, has a higher moisture content and a lower energy content compared to black coal. This means that more brown coal needs to be burned to produce the same amount of energy, leading to higher carbon emissions and pollution. Brown coal also releases more sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides when burned, contributing to air pollution and acid rain.
More surface area for faster (and hotter) burning