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Feedstock specification

Activated carbon makers buy charcoal on a handful of properties. Here are the ones Kora publishes and the ones it does not.

Published figures

Shell charcoal and powder: published figures
ParameterValueUnitTest methodBasis
Fixed carbon (lump)≥ 70%Published on the main Kora site
Moisture (lump)≤ 10%Published on the main Kora site
Ash (lump)≤ 5%Published on the main Kora site
Moisture (powder)≤ 10%Published on the main Kora site
Grades (lump)A and BDifference between grades: ask sales
Load per 20' container (lump, jumbo bag)≈ 13MTPublished on the main Kora site
Volatile matterAsk salesNo data published
Particle size / mesh (powder)Ask salesTo order; no figures published
HardnessAsk salesNo data published

Figures are as published on the main Kora site; they are not independent results. Lot values are stated in each lot COA.

Under research, not yet verified

How to read it

  • "Published" means printed on the main Kora site, checked 20 October 2026; it is not an independent result.
  • Empty cells mean no figure is published.
  • Ask for the test method and the basis (as received or dry) behind each figure.