Fractographic approach to metallurgical coke failure analysis. Part 2: Cokes from binary coal blends

Trends between the various fractographic parameters have been identified, and preliminary relation of these to both the maximum compressive strength of each coke and basic properties of the original coals, has been completed. Enhanced understanding of how the fracture behaviour of each coke relates to the properties of the coal blend used will help facilitate better prediction of coke strength from coal properties and ultimately optimisation of the coal blending process.