Definition of Bitumen 60/70 penetration grade
Bitumen 60/70 penetration grade means the penetration value is in the range 60 to 70 at standard test conditions which commonly used as a Paving Grade. Bitumen is applicable for the production of hot mix asphalt for bases and pavements and for road construction. Penetration Grade Bitumen supplied by RABIT (RAHA BITUMEN) Co. This bitumen is produced through aeration on a vacuum bottom (the raw material used for making bitumen left in a vacuum distillation column in oil refineries) in bitumen production units. Its penetration grade ( the measure of bitumen hardness) is between 60 to 70. Bitumen is specified by the penetration and softening point test. Designing is by penetration range only. The penetration grade bitumen has a thermoplastic property, which causes the material to soften at high temperatures and to harden at lower temperatures. This unique temperature-viscosity relationship is important when determining the performance parameters such as the adhesion, rheology, durability and application temperatures of bitumen.
The Bitumen mode is dependent on temperature. The temperature-vs-stiffness relationship of bitumen is dependent on the type of crude oil and its refining method. Bitumen penetration 60/70 is a semi-hard penetration grade bitumen used as a paving grade bitumen, which is suitable for road construction and repair. It is also used for the production of asphalt pavements with the below technical specification. This grade of bitumen is mainly used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses. Bitumen 60/70 is one of the most used bitumen grades, and it’s a basic material for all other bituminous products.
Penetration determines the hardness of bitumen by measuring the depth to which a standard loaded the needle will vertically penetrate in 5 seconds, in a sample of bitumen maintained at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
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Application of bitumen penetration grade 60/70
Bitumen Penetration 60/70 is suitable for road construction and for the asphalt pavements with superior properties. This type of bitumen is used in the manufacture of hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses, and the main usage of this product is used in the road in mild regions. The bitumen is provided during the presses of oxidation of vacuum bottom in bitumen production units. Due to its medium air blowing and penetration, it is used in mild areas.
Bitumen Penetration Grade 60/70 has different Applications such as:
- Road Construction
- Pavement Rehabilitation
- Roofing
- Waterproofing
- Pipe Coating
- Soundproofing
- Emulsions and Sealants
- Automotive Industry
- Bridge Deck Waterproofing
- Airport Runways
- Sport Surfaces
Destinations of Bitumen 60/70
RAHA BITUMEN CO, is one of the famous Exporters Bitumen in Middle East to different Countries, such as Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Bitumen 60/70 Different Types of Packing
There are several different ways to package the bitumen which can vary depending on the tonnage, type, and grade of the bitumen- as mentioned before, different grades of bitumen have different levels of stiffness and viscosity- so the grade also plays an important role in choosing a suitable packaging.
Bitumen 60/70 is commonly packed in new steel drums, 150, 180 & 220 Kg barrels and Jumbo Bags or 300 Kg Bitubag.
- 1 MT Jumbo Bag with Steel Cage and Pallet- Loading 20 Jumbo Bag in 20ft Container= 20 Ton- The most common packaging for East of Asia and South America
- 1200 Kg Jumbo Bag—Loading 20 Jumbo Bag in 40ft Container = 24 Ton—The most common packaging for SouthEast of Asia
- 300Kg Bitubag- Loading 80 Bitubag in 20ft Container= 24 Ton- Of course, it is worth noting that containers must be sent to the factory for loading, which is subject to a cost.
- 180 kg New Steel Drum—Loading 110 Drums in 20ft Container = 19.8–20 Tons—The most common packaging for East of Asia and Africa Countries
- 150 kg New Steel Drum—Loading 110 Drums in 20ft Container = 16.5 Ton—The most common packaging for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Indonesia
- Bitutainer Loading 25 Ton Bulk Bitumen in Bitutainer—This type of packaging is not common due to the high cost of the Bitutainer and is often suitable for short distances where round-trip transportation is cost-effective.
- Bulk in Tanker Truck = Loading 24-25 Ton Bulk Bitumen in Tanker Truck—Suitable for neighboring countries
- Bulk in Bitumen Carrier (Bulk Vessel): Loading 2,000-40,000 Ton Bitumen in Bulk Vessel- Very convenient and suitable and cost-effective for customers who have tanks at the destination port.
Quality & Safety Guarantee for Bitumen Penetration 60/70
RABIT (RAHA BITUMEN) Company guarantees the quality of bitumen penetration grade 60/70 with the arrangement of the international inspectors to check the quality and quantity of the bitumen penetration grade 60/70 during the loading to the vessel and controlling the production by QC by batch test report before shipping. RABIT Company guarantees the quality to meet with ASTM.
What is the Density of Bitumen 60/70?
Density is a core physical characteristic that expresses how much mass is contained in a given volume of a material. For bitumen, this property is especially important because it influences how the material behaves and performs in different uses. Density is usually reported in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³). For the widely used penetration grade bitumen 60/70, the density typically falls between about 1,000 and 1,050 kg/m³.
Specification of Bitumen penetration grade 60/70
| Bitumen 60/70 | Test method | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity @ 25°C | ASTM D70 | --- | 1.01/1.06 |
| Penetration @ 25°C | ASTM D5 | mm/10 | 60/70 |
| Softening point °C | ASTM D36 | °C | 49/56 |
| 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 | 232 min |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | ASTM D2042 | wt % | 99 min |
| Spot test | A.A.S.H.O.T102 | --- | Negative |
DATA SHEET OF BITUMEN PENETRATION 60-70
Supplier of Bitumen 60/70
At RAHA Bitumen Co., as a Bitumen 60/70 Supplier, With over 13 years of experience, we have built strong partnerships with road construction companies across many countries. If you have any questions or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Bitumen 60/70 From Turkey and UAE
As we said, we are supplier of bitumen 60/70 grade in Turkey and UAE, we supply bitumen 60/70 in bulk cargos, new steel drums, or Jumbo Bag to any port and destination worldwide.
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