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Coal gas

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A historical fuel gas mixture made by destructive distillation of coal. Its composition depends on the feed and retort conditions; it is not synonymous with natural gas or pure methane.
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    • Coal tar Coal gas
    • Ammoniacal liquor Coal gas

Coal tar

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Coal gas
The complex condensable organic fraction produced during destructive distillation of coal.

Ammoniacal liquor

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Coal gas
The aqueous condensate and wash liquid from historical gasworks, containing dissolved Ammonia and other constituents.

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