What is charcoal?

Summary

Charcoal is one of the oldest and most important energy sources that have been used all over the world since ancient times.

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Charcoal is one of the oldest and most important energy sources that have been used all over the world since ancient times. Charcoal is cut from forests and trees and then undergoes a process called coking to turn it into charcoal.

It is very common to use charcoal in various industries as a fuel and energy source, for heating homes and buildings, for electricity generation, and also in steelmaking, cement, papermaking, etc. industries. Charcoal is still used as one of the important energy sources in many countries due to its reasonable price, availability, and ability to accumulate compared to other energy sources, as well as due to the possibility of easy transportation.

However, the use of charcoal also has its environmental problems. The combustion of charcoal leads to the production of carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, and suspended particles, which are detrimental to air quality and climate change. In addition, unbalanced and illegal charcoal harvesting can lead to the reduction of forests and environmental degradation. Therefore, the sustainable and responsible use of charcoal and the protection of its natural resources are very important.

Activated charcoal feature

activated charcoal (Activated Charcoal is a type of charcoal that is prepared through a process called "activation". This process involves adding chemicals such as phosphoric acid or hydrogen peroxide to the charcoal. These chemicals create a larger surface on the charcoal particles, which have the most contact with pollutants and organic substances.

The main feature of activated charcoal is its high absorption of pollutants. This charcoal can absorb gases, chemicals, toxins and particles. For example, activated charcoal is used in water and wastewater industries to remove organic matter, dyes, odours, and chemicals.

Also, in the pharmaceutical industry, activated charcoal is used as an absorbent for therapeutic poisons. This charcoal is also used in face masks and cosmetic products as an absorbent of fat and skin pollutants. Another characteristic of activated charcoal is the large surface area that is typically created on the charcoal particles. This surface has the most contact with pollutants and organic matter, and this increases the efficiency of the absorption of pollutants by charcoal.

Use of charcoal

Charcoal is used as a source of energy and is used in different parts of our lives. Some of the uses of charcoal are:

• Production Electricity And heat:

Charcoal is used as fuel to generate electricity and heat. For example, charcoal is used in thermal power plants and heating furnaces.

• industry steel making:

Charcoal is used as a carbon source in the steel production process. Charcoal increases the temperature of the furnace and helps in the production of steel.

• Cooking and grilling:

Charcoal is used as fuel for cooking and grilling. The special taste and aroma that charcoal gives to food is considered.

• industry mine:

Charcoal is used in the mining industry as a fuel for machinery and equipment. It is also used in the process of extracting minerals such as gold and silver.

• absorbent pollutants:

Activated charcoal is used as a strong adsorbent of pollutants in water, air and soil. This adsorbent cleans the environment by absorbing and keeping pollutants.

• Industry Pharmacology And cosmetics:

Activated charcoal is used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an absorbent of toxins and skin pollutants. Also, it is used in the production of cosmetic products such as face masks and skin cleansing products.

• industry food livestock And Birds:

Charcoal is used as an absorbent material in the production of animal and poultry feed. This absorbent helps to absorb the pollution and toxins in the feed and maintain the health of the animals.

These are just some of the uses of charcoal and there are many more uses in our industries and daily life.

How to prepare charcoal

Preparing charcoal for cooking or grilling can be done in three ways: the classic method, the oven method, and the gas method.

Classic method:

1. Cut the pieces of wood to the required size. It is better to use hard wood such as oak, walnut or almond.

2. Place the pieces of wood in a plate or container and cover it with parchment paper.

3. Place the wood on a surface of a grill or... The heat of the fire should be moderate so that the charcoal burns evenly and completely.

4. Leave the wood for 30 to 45 minutes until it burns completely and charcoal is formed.

5. Carefully remove the charcoal from the fire and let it cool completely. Then you can use it in cooking or grilling.

Oven method:

1. Cut the pieces of wood to the required size and place them in the oven pan.

2. Heat the oven to 200-250 degrees Celsius and put the pieces of wood in the oven.

3. Leave the wood in the oven for 2 to 3 hours until it burns completely and charcoal is formed.

4. Take the charcoal out of the oven and let it cool completely. Then you can use it in cooking or grilling.

Gas method:

1. Cut the pieces of wood to the required size and put them in a pot.

2. Put the pot on the gas flame and cover it with a tight lid. Make sure no air can get into the pot.

3. Put the pot on the gas flame and leave it for at least 2 hours until the wood burns completely and charcoal is formed.

4. Take the pot out of the gas flame and let it cool completely. You can then use the charcoal in cooking or grilling.

Whatever method you choose, be sure to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you and act in appropriate places and with sufficient precautions.

Charcoal production from wood waste

To produce charcoal from wood waste, you can use the bagging method. Below I explain some steps to produce charcoal from wood waste using the bagging method:

1. Collection of wood waste:

First, you need to collect wood scraps. You can use boards, joists, pallet wood and other pieces of wood that you no longer need.

2. Wood chopping:

Chop the pieces of wood into smaller pieces. You can use a wood chipper or a shredder.

3. Filling the bags:

Open the sturdy bags and pour the chopped wood pieces into them. Try to fill the bags to the maximum capacity.

4. Packing bags:

Seal the bags tightly so that air and moisture do not enter them. You can use adhesive tapes or heat packs.

5. Drying:

Place the bags in a dry and cool environment and let the wood inside them dry. The time required for the wood to dry depends on the amount of moisture in it and the weather conditions.

6. Use of coal:

After the wood is completely dry, you can use the charcoal produced in cooking or grilling.

Note that at every stage of the process, ensure the safety of yourself and those around you and use protective equipment such as gloves and masks. Also, be sure to follow the rules and regulations related to wood waste disposal and environmental protection.

Producing charcoal from wood waste is far better and more economical than producing charcoal from the wood itself because with this method we can be diligent in preserving nature.