Hey, everyone, I’m back with another experiment. Today, I’m gonna mess around with something called “coke brik”. I’ve heard a bit about this stuff and it sounds kinda interesting, so I figured, why not give it a try and see what’s what?
So, first off, what the heck is this “coke brik”? It’s not the soda, I promise. From what I read online, it seems like some sort of fuel, like coal but not really. This stuff looks different, and the numbers on it are kinda wild. They say the calorific value of coke is around 28000 – 31000 kJ/kg. I mean, that sounds like a lot of energy!
I got my hands on a few pieces of this “coke brik”. It’s hard, kinda shiny in some parts, and feels pretty dense. It looks like it could burn for a good while. I decided to start simple. I took a small piece and tried to light it up with a regular lighter. No luck. This thing is tough!
Next, I tried using a blowtorch. I figured if a lighter couldn’t do it, maybe something with a bit more kick would work. I placed the coke brik in a fire-safe container, put on my safety goggles (safety first, folks!), and went at it with the blowtorch. It took a while, but eventually, I saw some sparks and then a small flame.
Once it caught fire, it burned slowly and steadily. The heat coming off it was intense. I didn’t have the right tools to measure the temperature or anything, but I could tell this was way hotter than a regular wood fire. And the way it burned, it was like it was releasing a ton of energy. I kept an eye on it, making sure it was all contained and safe. It was pretty cool to see, to be honest.
- Step 1: Tried lighting with a regular lighter – failed.
- Step 2: Used a blowtorch – success!
- Step 3: Observed the burning process – slow, steady, and hot.
Observations
This “coke brik” stuff is no joke. It’s tough to light, but once it gets going, it burns like crazy. I can see why they might use this for industrial stuff. It seems like it could be a good alternative to regular coal, maybe more efficient, who knows? I’m just scratching the surface here, but it’s been a fun little experiment.
I’m thinking of doing more tests with this stuff. Maybe try to build a small forge or something, see how it performs in a more controlled environment. I’m no expert, just a guy who likes to try things out and see what happens. If you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free to share them. Until next time, stay curious, and don’t play with fire unless you know what you’re doing!
