TianGong Life Cycle Data Network
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Product Flow Data set: Coal (en)
Data set information
Name Coal
Synonyms Carbonaceous material; Fossil fuel,煤炭
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD 1.1: Energy carriers and technologies / Hard coal based fuels
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Sum Formula C
General comment Coal is a black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that can be burned for fuel and used to generate electricity. It is composed mostly of carbon and hydrocarbons, which contain energy that can be released through combustion. Coal is the largest source of energy for generating electricity in the world, and the most abundant fossil fuel. It is formed from plant remains over millions of years. Coal is an abundant fuel source that is relatively inexpensive to produce and convert to useful energy.
Quantitative reference
Reference Flow Property
LCI method
Type of flow Product flow
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Time stamp (last saved) 2024-01-03T16:03:40.967175+08:00
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UUID a94134a2-7c56-42a5-9533-a5744eac7a92
Data set version 01.00.000
Flow Property Mean value Minimum value Maximum value Uncertainty distribution type Relative StdDev in % Data derivation type / status General comment
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %