Bitumen VG20 Description
Bitumen VG20 is a type of bitumen-a thick, black, sticky product highly popular in the construction industry because of its myriad uses, starting from road construction to waterproofing and roofing. The “VG” in Bitumen VG 20 is an abbreviation of the term “Viscosity Grade,” while the number “20” defines its viscosity at a temperature of 60°C. Bitumen viscosity is the measure of resistance in flowing; it is one of the most basic properties of bitumen, as it dictates its uses for particular applications. Bitumen VG 20 is such a commonly used grade in the road construction activities, particularly for high-temperature areas, as it provides good resistance to rutting and deformation under high traffic loads.
Application of Bitumen VG20
Bitumen VG20 is the paving grade bitumen, which is suitable for road construction in cold climatic and high-altitude regions of the country where the average temperature ranges from 30 to 37 °C. It finds application in producing hot mix asphalt for bases and wearing courses, giving good skid resistance, and lasting long. VG20 especially suits regions like North India and finds wide applications in road construction works of those areas.\
Packing
Bitumen VG20 are in different packages including bulk,bags and drums .
New Steel Drums and its available in different sizes of 150 Kg,150 Kg, 180 kg,200 kg ,240 kg and any other customized sizes .
Jumbo Bag is other kind of bitumen packing and its in different size and Diamesion for example: 330 kg , 1000kg.
Specification
Property | Units | Specification | Test Method |
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Penetration at 25°C, 100g, 5sec, Min | 0.1 MM | 60 | IS 1203 |
Absolute viscosity at 60°C | p | 1600-2400 | IS 1206 (Part 2) |
Kinematic viscosity at 135°C, Min | cSt | 300 | IS 1206 (Part 3) |
Flash point(Cleveland open cup),Min | °C | 220 | IS 1448 [P : 69] |
Solubility in trichloroethylene, Min | %Wt. | 99 | IS 1216 |
Softening point (R&B), Min | °C | 45 | IS 1205 |
Tests on residue from thin-film oven test: | |||
Viscosity ratio at 60°C, Max | P | 4.0 | IS 1206 (Part 2) |
Ductility at 25°C, Min | CM | 50 | IS 1208 |