Bitumen Penetration Grade 80/100 is a standard penetration grade Bitumen usually used as a Paving Grade Bitumen suitable for road construction and for the production of asphalt pavements with superior properties. This grade of Bitumen is mainly used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses.
Characteristics | Test Method | Unit | Specification |
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Specific gravity @25℃ | ASTMD D70 | Kg/cm3 | 1.01/1.06 |
Penetration @25 ℃ | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 80/100 |
Softening point ℃ | ASTM D36 | ℃ | 42/50 |
Ductility @25℃ | ASTM D113 | cm | 100MIN |
Loss on heating(wt)% | ASTM D6 | wt% | 0.2max |
Drop in penetration after heating% | ASTM D5-D6 | % | 20Max |
Flashpoint℃ | ASTM D92 | ℃ | 250min |
Solublity is Cs2(wt)% | ASTM D4 | Wt% | 99.5min |
Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | Negative |