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A Comprehensive Guide for Bitumen Types, Properties and Uses.

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  A Comprehensive Guide for Bitumen Types, Properties and Uses Contents A Comprehensive Guide for Bitumen Types, Properties and Uses . 1 What is Bitumen? . 1 History of Bitumen . 1 Difference Between Bitumen, Tar, and Asphalt 1 Step-by-Step Process of Refining Bitumen . 2 Properties of Bitumen . 3 Bitumen Derivatives . 3 Bitumen Grades . 4 Uses for Each Grade . 5 Modified Bitumen . 6 Types of Modified Bitumen: 6 Uses for Each Type of Modified Bitumen . 7 Bitumen Quality Test 7 Conclusion What is Bitumen? Bitumen is a thick, sticky, black, and highly viscous form of petroleum. It is a crucial material in road construction, serving as a binder in asphalt, which paves most of the world’s roads. When you think of bitumen, you might picture a road being paved, but its uses extend far beyond that. Bitumen’s waterproofing and adhesive properties make it invaluable in various industrial applications. Naturally occurring in deposits like tar sands and pit