Bitumen 10/20 Specifications
No. |
Analysis |
Unit |
Limit |
Test Method |
1 |
Density@25 ̊ C |
Kg/m³ |
1010-1060 |
ASTM D70 or D3289 |
2 |
Penetration@25 ̊ C |
Mm/10 |
10-20 |
ASTM D5 |
3 |
Softening point |
̊ C |
120 |
ASTM D36 |
4 |
Ductility@25 ̊ C |
Cm |
3 Min. |
ASTM D113 |
5 |
Loss on heating |
Wt% |
0.2 Max. |
ASTM D6 |
6 |
Drop in penetration after heating |
% |
20 Max. |
ASTM D5 and D6 |
7 |
Flash point |
̊ C |
225 Min. |
ASTM D92 |
8 |
Solubility in Trichloroethylene |
Wt% |
99.0 Min. |
ASTM D4 |
9 |
Spot test |
- |
Negative |
AASHOT102 |
Usage: The main common usage of bitumen 10/20 is being used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.it allows for a thinner pavement design by its high viscosity which uses up to 30% less asphalt than traditional one.