The gravimetric yield of charcoal ranged from 29.39 to 33.07%, its apparent relative density from 0.354 to 0.570 g/cm3, volatile matter content from 20.71 to 27.77%, ash content from 0.260 to 1.797%, fixed carbon between 71.54 and 77.49% and gross calorific value between 7481 and 7720 cal/g