High School Earth, Space, and Geophysical Curriculum Essentials May 2009 10. Boulder Valley School District High School Earth, Space, and Geophysical. Science Curriculum Essentials Document. If learning is to endure in a flexible, adaptable way for future use, then teachers must design units.
A curmudgeon with years of practice. Coal ash is the residue from burning coal and contains all of the nonvolatile components of he coal (carbon compounds, sulfur and some metals). The ash is made up of silicates, metals (including toxic metals like mercury and uranium) and some unburnt carbon.
The best-known type of ash is wood ash, as a product of wood combustion in campfires, fireplaces, etc. The darker the wood ashes, the higher the content of remaining charcoal will be due to incomplete combustion. Like soap, ash is also a disinfecting agent (alkaline).