Summary
Brown coal from Yallourn, Victoria, acquired by the Museum before 1991.
Brown coal is generally burned to boil water and create steam in order to generate electricity.
Physical Description
Irregular sample of brown coal.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), by Sep 1991
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Past Owner
State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Yallourn, Latrobe Valley, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 1991
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Classification
Mining & metallurgy, Exploration & prospecting - coal & coke
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Type of item
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Part Dimensions
120 mm (Length), 115 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
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Part Dimensions
120 mm (Length), 90 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
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