Description of Bitumen VG30
Bitumen VG30 , also known as viscosity grade 30 bitumen, is a type of bitumen used in road construction and asphalt paving. It is classified based on its viscosity at a specific temperature, which helps determine its suitability for various road construction projects. VG 30 bitumen has specific properties that make it suitable for certain applications.
VG 30 bitumen boasts a standard penetration value of 60 mm at 25°C, indicating its ability to penetrate materials. Furthermore, its absolute viscosity ranges from 1600 to 2400 poise at 60°C, illustrating its flow characteristics under high temperatures.
Bitumen VG30 Applications
Applications The most common application of bitumen VG-30 is basically in constructing heavy duty Bitumen pavement projects that must withstand a significant traffic load. Also, VG30 is widespread in road construction, waterproofing, building construction subsidiary and also in cutback bitumen production. It can be a replacement for 60/70 Penetration grade as well. It is the most suitable for using in hot and rainy weather which can cause many problems in paving and also a good choice for mild regions.
Packing
- 180kg New Steel Drum: Loading 110 Drum in 20 ft
- 375Kg Bitubag: Loading 24 MT in 20 ft Container
- Bulk in vessel: Loading 2000 to 20,000 MT in Bitumen Carrier
- Bulk in Flexi Bag: Loading 20 MT in Bitumen Felexi Bag
- Bulk in Tunker: Loading 25 MT in Truk Tanker
Specification
| Specification | Unit | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Viscosity, at 60 ◦C | Poise | Min 2400 | ASTM D4402 |
| Kinematic Viscosity, at 135 ◦C | CST | Min 350 | ASTM D2170 |
| Flash Point | ◦C | Min 220 | ASTM D93 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene | %WT | Min 99 | ASTM D2042 |
| Penetration Value, at 25 ◦C | 0.1mm | 50-70 | ASTM D5 |
| Softening Point | ◦C | Min 47 | ASTM D36 |
| Viscosity Ratio, at 60 ◦C | ◦C | Max 4 | ASTM D4402 |
| Ductility at 25 ◦C, after thin film oven test | Cm | Min 40 | ASTM D113 |
| Specific Gravity, at 25 ◦C | Kg/m³ | Min 1.0131 | ASTM D70 |
