Bitumen Penetration Grade 10/20
Description of Bitumen 10/20
Bitumen 10/20 is a type of penetration grade bitumen that is produced by the non-destructive refining of crude oil during petroleum refining.
RAHA Bitumen 10/20 is hard penetration grade bitumen using as paving grade bitumen suitable for road construction and repair also for the production of asphalt pavements with below technical specifications.
Bitumen Penetration Grade 10/20 ensures long-term savings as it allows for a thinner pavement design, which uses up to 30% less asphalt than traditional designs while ensuring extended pavement life. It is a commonly used paving grade bitumen as it is suitable for road constructions and repairs and also for the production of asphalt pavements. This grade of bitumen is also mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Properties of Bitumen 10/20
Bitumen 10/20 is a premium brand that is dark brown or black color similar to cement-shape semi-solid or viscous liquid form produced by the non-destructive refining of crude oil during petroleum refining.
The exact chemical composition of bitumen is dependent on the chemical complexity of the original crude oil and the manufacturing process. Penetration grade bitumen 10/20 has penetration between 10~20 desi-millimeter and the softening point between 58 ~ 66°C. The bitumen penetration grade bitumen 10/20 has a thermoplastic property which is like as synthetic resin material which gets softer with heating and hardens when cooled. This grade of bitumen 10/20 has very strong viscosity compare to other grades.
Uses of Bitumen 10/20
Bitumen penetration grade 10/20 is mainly used for road construction and repairs. It is also used for hot mixed asphalt because of the properties of very strong viscosity compared to other grades.
Guaranty and Safety of Bitumen Penetration 10/20
RAHA Oil company guaranty the quality of bitumen penetration grade 10/20 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check quality and quantity of the bitumen penetration grade 10/20 during the loading to the vessel and controlling the production by QC by batch test report before shipping. RAHA Oil Co. guarantees the quality to meet with ASTM.
Packing of Bitumen 10/20
Bitumen 10/20 is commonly packed in new steel drums, 150, 180 & 220 Kg barrels and Jumbo Bags or Bitubag and 10 & 20kg Tubular carton.
Likewise, the rest of the grades are ready to load Ex-work bulk RAHA Bitumen by truck.
Specification of Bitumen Penetration 10/20
Bitumen 10/20 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
Specific gravity @ 25°c | ASTM D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @ 25°c | ASTM D5 | Mm/10 | 10/20 |
Softening point °c | ASTM D36 | °C | 58/66 |
Ductility @25 °c | ASTM D113 | Cm | 100 min |
Loss on heating(wt) % | ASTM D6 | wt % | 0.2 max |
Drop in penetration after heating % | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20 max |
Flashpoint c | ASTM D92 | °C | 250 min |
Solubility is CS2(wt) % | ASTM D4 | wt % | 99.5 max |
Spot test | A.a.s.h.o.t102 | Negative |