What are the uses of Copper? The use of copper is universal in India. Even in the early days of civilization, man had used copper for making arms, ammunitions and utensils. Copper is in great demand in the industrial field because of its high tensile strength, ductility and high thermal and electrical conductivity.…
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Vermiculite in India In appearance, vermiculite looks like mica, but the physical and chemical properties are a bit different. On heating, vermiculite swells up and exfoliates into thin sheets; the swelling may be twenty times or more. The swelled-up vermiculite is very light and thus may be used as an ingredient for the…
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Uses of Mineral Oil Mineral oil, serves as a fuel, a lubricant, an illuminant and a raw material for a wide range of industries. The byproducts of Mineral Oil are many and used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and many other industries. It is the feed-stock for number of useful petro-chemicals. They are of…
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Uses of Coal in India Coal is called ‘Black Diamond’. Coal has the added advantage of its possible conversion to gas, electricity and even oil. Its major uses in India can be described under five heads such as: Thermal Electric Power, Steam Power, Metallurgical Coke, Domestic Fuel, and, Chemical Industry. Coal has been…
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Uranium in India Uranium Uranium may occur as primary vein deposits in igneous and metamorphic rocks or as ‘flat lying deposits’ in sedimentary rocks. Primary uranium minerals are converted into secondary minerals in the surface oxidation zone to become hexavalent. In this form uranium is easily soluble in water and is carried away…
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Types of Natural Resources in India Natural Resources in India India is endowed with different types of natural Resources such as fertile soil, forests, minerals and water. These resources are unevenly distributed. The various types of different Natural Resources of India is discussed below: Soil Resource: India has a large proportion of well…
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Types of Coal Found in India Types of Coal Found in India Coal is mixture of various hydrocarbons. The value of coal depends on the concentration of carbon in its composition. The varieties of Coal that are generally found in India are Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, and Peat. Anthracite Coal ranks highest amongst the…
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Short Paragraph on Importance of Forest Formerly forests were supposed to be anti-civilization. But recently we have realized that trees are very valuable friends of men. We know that forests are vast natural resources for man for food, fuel, fodder, fertilizer, paper, honey, was, medicine and many other useful things. Moreover, a grown-up…
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Short Paragraph on Importance of Coal Coal is a black substance. It is made of fossilized carbon. Coal is formed when peat (a kind of soft mud) succumbs to the pressure of rocks on top of it over a number of centuries. Coal is used as a source of power. When burned, coal…
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Short Essay on Importance of Water Importance of Water Water is used for various important purposes: Water in Agriculture Water plays the most important role in agriculture. Agriculture is impossible without irrigation throughout the crop season. Irrigation ensures proper plant growth. Water for Municipal use Lifestyle of the inhabitants and their economic conditions affect…
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