Charcoal represents one of the man’s very first technological achievements; it was in use as early as 200,000 B.C. Wood charcoal is made by heating wood in the absence of oxygen. During this process, volatile compounds like water, methane, and tar are vaporized into the air. As a result the wood is forced to decompose into a variety of substances, but mainly elemental carbon.
Charcoal has been used since earliest times for a large range of purposes including art and medicine, but by far its most important use has been as a metallurgical fuel. Charcoal is the traditional fuel of a blacksmith’s forge and other applications where an intense heat is required.
Due to the high carbon content, charcoal has more potential energy than the wood itself. The heat that the charcoal produces can burn hotter and cleaner and efficiently than seasoned wood. Charcoal also produces a more concentrated fire.
QUEBRACHO CHARCOAL
This product we supply are manufactured from the wood of the Quebracho tree. The name Quebracho derives from the Spanish word ‘quiebrahacha’ meaning ‘axe-breaker’ which says a lot about its hardness. Quebracho Charcoal is pure and all natural with no mix of other junk softwoods inside. If you need long burning charcoal, this is the one you would choose. Extremely hot and long lasting. More than 7000 Cal/g, once it’s burned completely you stay with very little ash.
This hard wood has a weight of 1.2 kg/dm³, giving it a really high energy value, reflecting in a long burning time and high temperatures. The quebracho charcoal is characterized by the following aspects: easy to light, very long lasting, smoke free glowing, strong heat development and a pleasurable grill aroma.
- Ash 5%
- Humidity 6% – 8%
- Power 780 Kcal/Kg
- Size 40 – 220cm
- Density 300 – 340 m³
The distinct forms of charcoal
Lump Charcoal
This is the original charcoal, made by burning trees or logs in a kiln, sealed cave, or even underground. Lump charcoal is pure wood—free of binders. Lump charcoal burns hot, clean and pure. It is also called as charwood or natural lump charcoal.
Briquette
These are made from a combination of several materials. Once the materials are mixed, they are pressed together to create one briquette. It is not uncommon for additives to be included in the mixture. These additives help the briquette take shape. They also help make them light easier and control the burn rate.