Coconut Shell Charcoal

Coconut shell charcoal is a premium, 100% natural, and eco-friendly product derived from the shells of mature coconuts. Produced through a carbonization process that involves controlled burning, the charcoal is known for its high fixed carbon content, low ash, and excellent calorific value. It is a sustainable alternative to traditional wood charcoal, as it repurposes a common agricultural byproduct.

Product features and specifications:

Export-grade coconut shell charcoal from India meets stringent quality standards, including those recommended by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).

Quality standards (example) :

• Moisture: Less than 10%
• Ash content: Not more than 2%
• Volatile matter: Not more than 15%
• Fixed carbon: Not more than 75%
• Foreign matter: Not more than 0.5%
• Color: Uniformly black
• Size: Can be produced in custom sizes, with not more than 5% passing a 0.63 cm mesh sieve

Key characteristics:

• High fixed carbon: Ensures a long, sustained burn time and high heat output.
• Low ash content: Minimizes residue and provides a clean burn.
• Smokeless and odorless: Ideal for applications that require a clean burn, such as barbecuing, grilling, and shisha.
• Eco-friendly and sustainable: Produced from a renewable resource without cutting down trees.
• Physical properties: High-quality charcoal is uniformly dark and produces a clean, shiny fracture when broken.

Product forms:

We offer coconut shell charcoal in several forms to suit different industrial needs:

• Raw charcoal lumps: Available in various sizes, with an irregular shape.
• Granulated charcoal: Raw lumps are pulverized and sized into granules for specific applications like activated carbon production.
• Charcoal briquettes: Made from compressed shell charcoal powder, often with a food-grade binder. These can be molded into different shapes, such as cubes, pillows, or hexagons, for a consistent and uniform burn.

Applications:

The versatility of coconut shell charcoal makes it a valuable commodity with strong international demand.

• Production of activated carbon: This is the most significant commercial application. Coconut shell charcoal is considered a superior raw material due to its small macro-pore structure, which is effective for absorbing gases, vapors, and removing color and odor. Activated carbon is used in water and air purification systems, and the chemical and gold mining industries.
• Fuel: Used as an industrial fuel and as a clean, long-lasting fuel for barbecues, grills, and shisha.
• Metalwork: Used by goldsmiths and blacksmiths for melting metals.
• Cosmetics: Charcoal powder can be used in some beauty applications.

Packaging and logistics:

For export, coconut shell charcoal can be packaged and shipped according to customer requirements.

• Packaging: Standard packaging options include durable PP woven bags, often weighing 20, 25, or 50 kg. Packaging can also be customized with specific branding.
• Shipping: Charcoal is shipped in containers. A 40-foot container can hold around 24 to 26 metric tons of briquettes