Geochemistry of sulfur in coal

This paper summarizes our understanding of the geochemistry of sulfur in coal in the following areas 1) abundance of sulfur in coals of major coal basins in the U.S., 2) distribution of sulfur in coal lithotypes and macerals, 3) characteristics and geochemical significance of sulfur-containing organic compounds,... 

The geochemistry of sulfur in coal is largely controlled by sedimentary environments during peat accumulation, as well as by the geologic conditions during diagenesis following peat formation. In low-sulfur coal, peat... 

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