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Description
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This is grey-coloured ( possibly ranging from near-white to near-black) coal ash that is discharged from coal-fired power stations. Odourless substance, resembling sand, is collected from the bottom of boilers, having a moisture content of between 15% and 23%. . This cargo can be of wet type, i.e., it is discharged using water as opposed to clinker ash that is of dry type, i.e., discharged under dry condition. Bulk density: 600 - 1,700 kg/m3.
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Trade Names (Synonyms)
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Bottom ash - Free quartz -Quartz - Crystalline silicon dioxide- Silicic anhydride -Crystalline silica, quartz |
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