Coal | Geoscience Australia
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Certain types of bituminous coal are used to make an essential raw material for making steel — coke. This type of coal is also called metallurgical (steel making) coal and it is processed to produce coke. Coke is a hard porous substance composed of about 90% carbon, it is vital for making steel which is used in millions of items such as cars ...