natural cokes (Seneki) are formed underground by the acton ofheat of the igneous rocks on the coal seams, they have, therefore, some characteristicproperties different from ordinary anthracites or artificial cokes. The main characteristicsof natural cokes are, (1) popping property, (2) irregular relation between ashcontent and specific gravity, (3) electric and heat conductivity, (4) moisture absorptionproperty, (5) ash correction factor, (6) forms of sulfer compounds, (7) propertiesof weathered products, (8) heterogenity of their properties, etc.
According to these characteristics, the cleaning methods based on the specific gravityare generally not practicable, and electric or floatation methods are promissing.
The natural cokes (Senseki) are virtually and kind of low grade coals and the utilizationsof them are now not manysided, but their rational utilizations are expected tosucceed in near future by means of the more minute practical studies.
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