Yes I do not know the theory but in practice, sulphur content certainly
increases the liability to spon com in coal..
Regards
John
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From: "D.R.Poyner" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: Spontanious conbustion in coal mining tips
> I discovered the extent of my ignorance a few weeks ago when I was
> asked by a geologist to explain exactly why spontaneous combustion
> takes place and was reduced to hand waving and vague talk of pyrites.
>
> Can someone explain the role, if any, of sulphur containing compounds
> in spontaneous combustion? Is their oxidation relevant to the process?
>
> David Poyner
>
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