Charcoal Briquette

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Nyingine

Aina

Chapa Mpya

Hali

50kg

Uzito

*Charcoal Briquette — Description* *What it is:* A charcoal briquette is compressed charcoal dust or fine charcoal particles formed into a uniform shape. Made to burn longer and more consistently than lump charcoal. *Physical features:* - *Shape*: Usually pillow-shaped, hexagonal, or cylindrical. Standard size ∼5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm - *Color*: Matte black to dark grey - *Texture*: Dense, solid, uniform. Less brittle than lump charcoal - *Weight*: ∼20-40g per briquette depending on size *Composition:* 1. *Charcoal fines*: 85-95% — carbonized wood, coconut shells, sawdust, or bamboo 2. *Binder*: 5-10% — usually starch, cassava, or corn starch to hold it together 3. *Accelerant*: Sometimes added — sodium nitrate to help ignition 4. *Filler*: Limestone/ash to control burn rate and make white ash 5. *Borax*: Small amount for mold release an

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