Bitumen a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing. Bitumen is a mixture of Organic Liquids that are highly Viscous, Black, Sticky, Entirely Soluble in Carbon Disulfide, and composed primarily of highly condensed Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. Naturally occurring or crude bitumen is a sticky, tar-like form of petroleum which is so thick and heavy that it must be heated or diluted before it will flow. At room temperature, it is much like cold molasses. Refined Bitumen is the residual (bottom) fraction obtained by fractional distillation of crude oil. It is the heaviest fraction and the one with the highest boiling point, boiling at 525 C (977 F).
Petroalliance are involved in import and the supply and trade of Bitumen Oil. This oil is a dark and viscous liquid which is sticky in texture. It is widely used in road construction, waterproofing, paints, enamels etc. It is available to clients in different types of settings at highly affordable prices. It is widely acclaimed amongst our client base for its supreme quality.
Uses of Bitumens
Bitumen is primarily used for construction and paving of roads. Its other uses are for Bituminous Waterproofing Products, including the use of bitumen in the production of roofing felt and for sealing flat roofs.
Bitumen grade 70/60 is a grade of standard penetrating bitumen and is one of the most widely used bitumen types in the world. This type of bitumen is used as a material for paving roads. This exported bitumen is known as medium-grade bitumen for road construction and asphalt pavement production with superior properties and is used for construction projects.
This grade of bitumen is mainly used in making hot asphalt as a mixture of bitumen and stone materials. The degree of bitumen 70/60 is determined by the penetration test and softening in a certain period of time. As you have noticed, the penetration degree is determined by the penetration test. Only performance parameters such as adhesion, rheology, durability and tolerance of a certain temperature can determine bitumen grading.
Bitumen is a naturally occurring mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The mixture takes the form of a viscous, black, sticky tar-like substance. ... Examples: Asphalt is a mixture of an aggregate and bitumen and is commonly used as a road surface
It is an elastomeric waterproofing membrane, manufactured from a rich mixture of bitumen and selected APP (Atactic polypropylene) polymers blended together to obtain excellent heat & UV resistance and waterproofing properties. The polymerized bitumen is coated onto a dimensionally stable reinforcement core of non-woven spun-bond polyester rot-proof fabric.
Area of Application
â? Inverted roofs & parapets â? Terraces, balconies & patios
Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a black, highly viscous, and sticky liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is primarily used in road construction, waterproofing, and industrial applications due to its excellent adhesive and waterproofing properties.
Types of Bitumen: Penetration Grade Bitumen â?? Used in road construction and paving applications.
Viscosity Grade Bitumen â?? Provides improved temperature resistance for hot climate regions.
Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen â?? Designed based on performance criteria under different climate conditions.
Oxidized (Blown) Bitumen â?? Ideal for roofing, waterproofing, and industrial uses.
Cutback Bitumen â?? Diluted with solvents for easier application at lower temperatures.
Emulsion Bitumen â?? A mixture of bitumen, water, and emulsifiers, used in cold paving and road maintenance.
Applications: Road Construction & Maintenance â?? Used in highways, airport runways, and pavements.
Roofing & Waterproofing â?? Applied in shingles, felts, and damp-proofing systems.
Industrial Uses â?? Employed in pipe coatings, adhesives, and soundproofing.
Packaging & Storage:
Bitumen is available in bulk, drums, and polybags. It should be stored in dry conditions away from direct sunlight to maintain its properties.
Bitumen emulsion is a mixture of fine droplets of bitumen and water. But as the bitumen is a petroleum product it doesn’t mix with water and as it is sticky in nature, it doesn’t easily gets disintegrated into fine droplets. To overcome this problem an emulsifier is used. Emulsifier can be defined as a surface-active agent. Emulsifier keeps the bitumen in its fine droplet state by disallowing it to mix with other droplets. As the droplets are very fine they suspend in water.
Therefore, bitumen emulsion is a dispersed liquid consisting of three products, i.e. water, bitumen and emulsion.
Bitumen emulsion is a mixture of fine droplets of bitumen and water. But as the bitumen is a petroleum product it doesn’t mix with water and as it is sticky in nature, it doesn’t easily gets disintegrated into fine droplets. To overcome this problem an emulsifier is used. Emulsifier can be defined as a surface-active agent. Emulsifier keeps the bitumen in its fine droplet state by disallowing it to mix with other droplets. As the droplets are very fine they suspend in water.
Uses
Cationic emulsions may be used at ambient temperatures with aggregates, which need not be completely dry. Emulsions are less hazardous to use and can be applied in a wider range of conditions. Advantages
a) Cationic emulsions may be used at ambient temperatures with aggregates, which need not be completely dry.
b) Lower costs are incurred due to a considerable saving on fuel for heating purposes.
c) Operating at lower temperatures for cold mixing gives a greater margin of safety, even though these emulsions may contain fluxing oil.
d) Not only may cold mix be stockpiled for long periods, but it may also be packaged in small containers and stored. This facilitates the treatment of very small areas quickly, cleanly and economically. Disadvantages
A regular water supply is required and this can be a great problem in very hot countries, where water can be in very short supply.
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