Wood charcoal
| Color | Black |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Texture | Porous, hard and brittle |
| Shape | Irregular, small pieces or lumps |
| Particle size | Varies, usually less than 5 cm in size |
| Density | 0.2 - 0.6 g/cm³ |
| pH | Neutral (around 7) |
| Combustion | Burns at high temperature with little smoke |
| Moisture content | Usually less than 5% |
| Chemical composition | Mostly carbon, with small amounts of ash and volatile compounds |
| Uses | Cooking, heating, water filtration, air purification, soil amendment |