Bitumen 80/100
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 | ASTM Method | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | ASTM D-70 | 1.00 to 1.05 | |
| Penetration at 25°C,100gm,5 Sec | ASTM D-5 | 0.1 MM | 80 - 100 |
| Softening Point, Ring & Ball | ASTM D-36 | °C | 45 - 52 |
| Ductility at 25°C, after TFOT, Min | ASTM D-113 | CM | 100 |
| Loss on Heating, Max | ASTM D-6 | %W | 0.5 |
| Drop in Penetration after Heating, Max | ASTM D-6 & ASTM D-5 | % | 20.0 |
| Flash Point Cleveland open cup, Min | ASTM D-92 | °C | 250 |
| Solubility in CS2, Min | ASTM D-4 | %W | 99.5 |
| Organic Matter Insoluble in CS2, Max | ASTM D-4 | %W | 0.5 |
| Spot Test | *A.A.S.H.O.T.102 | Negative |