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What are the key quality grades and supply regions for anthracite in China?

Sarah Mitchell
Published on 2026-08-07

What are the key quality grades and supply regions for anthracite in China?
Chinese anthracite is classified into three grades by volatile matter: WY1 (0-3.5%), WY2 (3.5-6.5%), and WY3 (6.5-10%). WY1, the oldest anthracite, is typical of Beijing; WY2 is represented by Shanxi Jincheng's famous 'orchid coal'; WY3 comes from Yangquan. The Qinshui coalfield in Shanxi holds 273 billion tonnes of proven anthracite reserves—about 55% of Shanxi's and 26% of China's total. This region's coal typically has calorific values of 5,800-7,000 kcal/kg. Anthracite's high carbon content (89-97%), low volatility, and high ignition point make it ideal for ammonia synthesis, blast furnace injection, and carbon materials, but its density and hardness complicate combustion in simple stoves.

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  • Daniel Foster 2026-08-08 11:18
    For buyers, grade matters as much as origin. WY2 from Jincheng is the benchmark for chemical use due to low ash and sulfur. Yangquan WY3 is preferred for injection coal because of better grindability. If you're sourcing for gasification, verify volatile content and ash fusion temperature—these specs vary even within the same mine.
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