Mineral matter, major and trace element content of the Afşin–Elbistan coals, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

• Published in: International journal of coal geology Vol. 144-145; pp. 111 - 129
• Main Authors: Sutcu, Emine Cicioglu, Karayigit, Ali Ihsan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.05.2015
• Subjects: Elbistan coal basin; Major elements; Mineral matter; Trace elements; Turkey; Major elements; Trace elements; Elbistan coal basin; Turkey; Mineral matter

The Afşin–Elbistan coal basin is one of the most important coal deposits of Turkey. The mineral matter, major and trace element concentrations of the Afşin–Elbistan coals and their modes of occurrence are discussed in this study. The coal seam is located within the Upper Miocene–Pliocene aged Ahmetc...