Description
Product Name: Coke Fines
1. Product Overview
Coke Fines are small particle-size fractions of metallurgical coke produced during the handling, screening, and processing of coke used in high-temperature industrial operations. These carbon-rich materials serve as an efficient fuel and reductant across multiple heavy industries, particularly in metallurgy, energy generation, and mineral processing. With high calorific value and strong carbon content, Coke Fines offer a cost-effective alternative to larger coke lumps and other solid fuels in suitable industrial processes. Their strategic importance lies in maximizing resource utilization within the coke value chain while providing industries with a reliable, economical carbon source for energy-intensive operations.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Material Composition: Predominantly fixed carbon derived from metallurgical coke; contains carbon, ash, volatile matter, and trace minerals
- Fixed Carbon Content: Typically 80–90% (depending on source and grade)
- Ash Content: Generally 8–15%
- Volatile Matter: Typically 1–3%
- Sulfur Content: Usually ≤1.0% (varies by origin)
- Physical Form: Fine granular carbon particles
- Color: Black to dark grey
- Particle Size: Generally 0–10 mm (custom screening available)
- Bulk Density: Approximately 0.75–0.90 t/m³
- Moisture Content: Typically ≤10%
- Packaging Options: Bulk shipment, jumbo bags (1 MT), or loose bulk loading
- Shelf Life: Indefinite under dry storage conditions
3. Core Industrial Applications
Coke Fines are widely utilized across several energy-intensive industrial sectors where carbon-rich fuel or reducing agents are required.
Metallurgical Industry:
Used in sintering plants, ferroalloy production, and secondary smelting operations as a fuel and reductant. Their fine particle size allows for efficient blending in sinter mixtures, supporting stable combustion and consistent heat generation.
Power Generation & Industrial Boilers:
Applied as a solid fuel in industrial boilers and power plants where controlled combustion and high calorific output are required.
Cement Manufacturing:
Used as an alternative fuel in cement kilns to provide sustained high-temperature heat while lowering operational fuel costs.
Mineral Processing & Chemical Industries:
Serves as a reducing agent in various metallurgical and chemical reduction processes.
Compared with larger coke lumps or higher-cost fuels, Coke Fines offer improved combustion efficiency in specific systems, better mixing capability, and significant cost advantages for large-scale industrial consumption.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Controlled screening and grading ensure stable particle size distribution and reliable carbon content
- Supply Reliability: Sourced from established metallurgical coke production streams with consistent industrial availability
- Logistics Capability: Flexible packaging and bulk shipment options support efficient global distribution
- Price Competitiveness: Significantly lower cost per ton compared to premium coke lumps or certain alternative fuels
- Sustainability Benefits: Enables full utilization of coke production byproducts, reducing industrial waste and supporting circular resource efficiency
- Technical Documentation: Detailed material specifications and quality reports available to support industrial procurement and process integration
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
- Loading Capacity: Approximately 25–28 MT per 40-ft container depending on moisture level and packaging configuration
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