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.

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