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Coking Coal – A Key Raw Material for the Steel Industry. Properties, Applications, and Supply

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Coking Coal – A Key Raw Material for the Steel Industry. Properties, Applications, and Supply

Coking coal is an essential raw material in the production of metallurgical coke, which plays a fundamental role in blast furnace operations in iron and steel manufacturing. Its unique physicochemical properties make it irreplaceable in heavy industry—especially where high combustion temperatures, mechanical strength, and chemical stability are critical.

What Makes Coking Coal Unique?

Unlike thermal coal, coking coal has the ability to undergo carbonization – when heated in an oxygen-free environment, it transforms into porous, hard coke with a high calorific value. Key characteristics of quality coking coal include:

  • Low ash and sulfur content

  • High coke strength after reaction (CSR/CRI)

  • High volatile matter content

  • Optimized moisture and grain size

Industrial Applications of Coking Coal

The primary use of coking coal is in producing blast furnace coke, which serves both as a reducing agent and a source of thermal energy in steelmaking. Coke made from coking coal offers superior compressive strength, essential for intensive industrial processes.

Coking coal is also used in the production of:

  • Ferroalloys

  • Non-ferrous metals

  • Carbides

  • Coal-based chemical products

Supply and Logistics

As an experienced coking coal supplier based in Poland, we offer stable deliveries of high-grade coking coal to steel mills, power plants, and industrial clients across Europe and globally. Our logistics solutions include road, rail, and sea transport, allowing us to adapt to specific customer needs and delivery schedules.

Tailored Coking Coal Deliveries for the Industry

We understand how crucial reliable coking coal supply is for uninterrupted production in energy-intensive sectors. That’s why we ensure full traceability of each shipment, laboratory testing of coal parameters, and long-term contracts that provide security and supply continuity.