1. Coal is used to generate heat and electricity.
2. It is used to make derivatives of silicon which are used to make lubricants, water repellents, resins, cosmetics, hair shampoos and toothpaste.
3. Activated charcoal is used to make facepacks and cosmetics.
4. It is used to make paper.
5. It helps to create alumina refineries.
6. Carbon fibre is an extremely strong but lightweight material is used in construction, mountain bikes, and tennis rackets.
7. Activated carbon used in filters for water and air purification and in kidney dialysis machines is obtained from coal.