Influence of mechanical activation on alkylation and extractability of coal

Abstract

Results of studies of influence of mechanical activation on alkylation and extractability of coal of the Kaa-Khem deposit have been presented. Samples of coal, on being heated in a neutral-reducing environment condition on a 300-400 °C interval, undergo moderate agglomeration. On heating of coal in a neutralreducing environment condition over 450-600 °C interval, ebullition and removal of a highly boiling coal fraction occur. Mechanical activation decreases parameters of thermal destruction of coals. In response to mechanical activation reacting power of coal increases at the cost of formation of new pores and opening of inaccessible pores. The process of coal alkylation goes intensely in the case of preliminary mechanical processing of coal. This can best be done by vibration mill. Alkylation of activated charcoal increases solubility of coal. The regularities of changes of structure and properties of coals under mechanical activation and alkylation can be used in processes of processing of solid fuels.