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What is the role of activated charcoal in gas mask used in coal mines?

Activated charcoal is porous in nature, thus acts as a good adsorbent. It can easily volume large volume of poisonous gases, but cannot adsorb oxygen gas effectively. So in coal mines, activated charcoal in gas mask provides fresh air for inhaling.


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