Bituminous coal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003367",
  "term": "Bituminous coal",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A dense, black, soft coal, often with well-defined bands of bright and dull material. The most common coal, with moisture content usually less than 20 percent. Used for generating electricity, making coke, and space heating.\n\n2. A dense coal, usually black, sometimes dark brown, often with well-defined bands of bright and dull material, used primarily as fuel in steam-electric power generation, with substantial quantities also used for heat and power applications in manufacturing and to make coke. Bituminous coal is the most abundant coal in active U.S. mining regions. Its moisture content usually is less than 20 percent. The heat content of bituminous coal ranges from 21 to 30 million Btu per ton on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. The heat content of bituminous coal consumed in the United States averages 24 million Btu per ton, on the as-received basis (i.e., containing both inherent moisture and mineral matter).\n\n3. Coal that is classified as bituminous according to the American Society of Testing and Materials in ASTM D388 (incorporated by reference, see § 60.17). [40 CFR 60.41a (CFR 2013)]\n\n4. Solid fossil fuel classified as bituminous coal by ASTM D388 (incorporated by reference - see § 60.17).",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions",
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary",
    "40 CFR 60.41Da (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 60.251 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bituminous-coal/"
}