1898 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

XXX ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Off. Doc.5. It makes the minimum quantity of slag. The furnace does nothave to be picked out when coke is used with a little limestone.6. It does not clinker.7. It is easy on cupola linings; drops clean, and does not throwsparks.These qualities have not only brought recognition from a largetrade in the United States and Canada, but large consignments havealso been sent to Mexico and Europe.The H. C. Frick Coke Company has not been the only large conct-rnto demonstrate by thorough analyses the superiority of the firm'sproduct. Tests made all over the world have added to the renowno" the company's fuel. The C. A. Treat Manufacturing Company, ofHannibal, Mo., manufacturers of car wheels, castings and railroadsupplies, gives the following figures from four heats running from 4to 6|-tons:Pounds Iron MeltedIron Melted. Coke Used. With 1 lb. Coke.9,800 lbs. 635 lbs. 15 55-1278,800 lbs. 530 lbs. 16 32-5210,700 lbs. 610 lbs. 17 25-6113,100 lbs. 680 lbs. 19 18-26''We have never been able to obtain the above results with anyother brand of coke," says the firm which made the test.The following is an average analysis of "Frick" coke as given byProf. McCreath, of the Pennsylvania State Laboratory:Water at 225 degrees, .030Volatile matter, .460Fixed carbon, 89.576Sulphur, .821Ash 9.113100.000The IT. C. Frick Coke Compauy also make a specialty of a gradeknown as "hand ])icked coke," used by chemical com])anies for ])ackiugacid towers, for filtering purposes, etc. This coke is not forked,but is passed from tlie ovens to the car by hand, and is thereforedelivered to custonn-rs in very large ])ieces.The Connells\ille coke region is the greatest coke region in theworld; the H. C. Frick Coke Company is the greatest firm in thatregion, and this firm owns the largest plant in that region,known as the Standard Works. This plant is by far themost extensive devoted to the manufacture of coke in the UnitedStates, if not iu the world. It is located near Mt. Pleasant, in thecentre of the finest of the Connellsville coking coal belt.There are