A Comprehensive Guide for Bitumen Types, Properties and Uses.
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...