Experts Say Coke Plants Full Of Dangers, Yet Still Safe
WEBJul 16, 2010 · To make coke, coal is baked in special ovens for hours at high temperatures to remove impurities that could otherwise weaken steel. The process creates what's known as coke gas — made up of a lethal mix of methane, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Because of those and other hazards, coke plants must meet federal requirements on .