FloatSink (Washability) Test, Coal Analysis, Kentucky Geological ...
WEBApr 22, 2024 · In a standard floatsink analysis, set amounts of the representative coal sample are crushed to a specified particle size and placed in liquids of known density or across a range of densities. Coal has relatively low density or specific gravity ( to ) compared to other rocks such as shale ( to ) or minerals such as pyrite ( to ).