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Anthracite Materials
Low-ash, low-volatile, high-BTU hard coal mineral engineered for filler, casting, and industrial applications.
Anthracite Coal, also known as Hard Coal, is a naturally occurring, low-ash, low-volatile, homogeneous coal with a high BTU value. Due to its carbon content, stability, and clean-burning characteristics, anthracite is widely used in products and processes requiring a low-conductive, cost-effective black mineral filler and carbon additive.
Anthracite Coal (Hard Coal)
Anthracite coal represents the highest rank of naturally occurring coal, formed through extensive geological carbonization. Its structure is dense and stable, with minimal volatile content compared to other coal types.
Because of its low ash and low volatile matter, anthracite provides consistent carbon performance in industrial systems. It is frequently selected where a reliable, economical carbon source is required without high electrical conductivity. Typical product specifications include:
- Carbon Content: 85% typical
- Particle Size: 2” – 10 μm
Properties
Major Carbon Properties
Anthracite Coal offers a balance of carbon performance and cost efficiency.
- Low ash content
- Low volatile matter
- High BTU value
- Homogeneous mineral structure
- electrically non-conductive
- Stable carbon composition
- Cost-effective black filler material
- Available in coarse to micronized particle sizes
Applications
Anthracite Coal Applications
Anthracite is used in applications requiring stable carbon addition, black pigmentation, and mineral filler performance.
Casting
Used as a carbon additive and filler in metal casting processes.
Coatings
Provides black pigmentation and filler performance in specialty formulations.
Cored Wire
Used as a carbon source in metallurgical wire products.
Friction Products
Used in brake linings and friction systems for durability and wear resistance.
Plastics & Polymers
Serves as a low-cost black mineral filler in polymer formulations.
Rubber Goods
Enhances reinforcement and pigmentation in rubber compounds.
How It Works
Material Characteristics
Anthracite coal does not soften or flow during heating and maintains structural integrity under high-temperature conditions. Its high BTU value makes it an efficient energy source, while its low ash and low volatile content make it suitable for clean, controlled carbon applications.
Particle Size Flexibility
Available in a wide particle size range, from coarse granules to finely milled powders, anthracite can be tailored to meet specific injection, blending, or filler requirements.
WHY ASBURY
Your Global Supply Partner of Anthracite Coal Materials
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies high-quality anthracite coal in multiple size ranges to support casting, coatings, friction, polymer, rubber, and industrial filler applications with reliable sourcing and consistent quality.
Decades of Materials Expertise
Deep experience across carbon, graphite, and specialty materials—supporting complex, real-world applications.
Technical & Manufacturing Depth
Knowledgeable teams who understand material behavior, processing requirements, and application constraints.
Consistency, Quality & Control
Reliable materials processed to meet demanding specifications, batch after batch.
Global Reach & Supply Reliability
A diversified sourcing and distribution network designed to support customers wherever they operate.
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