Trace Elements in West Virginia Coals

Lithium (Li) Geographic Distribution

Map of West Virginia coal sample locations colored by lithium (Li) content, in ppm (larger version) — Select the map to open a larger version.

Highest lithium values are generally in the higher ash yield coals of the Upper Pennsylvanian in north central West Virginia with lower Li coals distributed state-wide.

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Page content last revised: March 2, 2002