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Bitumen Application and Uses

Asphalt, a common sight on our roads and streets, has become the backbone of modern infrastructure development. The use of asphalt in road construction is not merely a matter of…

What is Cutback Bitumen?

Cutback bitumen refers to a group of binders created by blending penetration grade bitumen with a hydrocarbon solvent, such as paraffin or mineral turpentine. The blending process involves mixing these…

Viscosity Grade of Bitumen

Bitumen undergoes a viscosity test that results in its classification into various grades, such as VG10, VG20, VG30, and VG40. In the viscosity grading system, higher numbers indicate harder bitumen.…

Penetration Test for Bitumen

The penetration test assesses the consistency and stability of pure bitumen, oxidized bitumen (blown bitumen), and the residue of emulsion bitumen. However, this test is not suitable for very soft…

German output down on crude supply issues

German bitumen production fell by almost a quarter in the first half of this year, as refiners have been forced to run lighter crude slates through the country's refining system.Consumption…

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