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| Test | Unit | Reference |
| Kinematic Viscosity @60°C – ASTMD2170: 50 | Cst | 30 – 60 |
| Flash Point – ASTMD3143: 65 | °C | 38 min. |
| Density @ 15.6 °C – ASTMD287: 0.945 | g/cm3 | – |
| Water Content – ASTMD95: 0.00 | % | 0.2 max. |
| Distillation Test, %Vol. Of Total Distillate To 360°C ASTMD402 | ||
| To 190 °C | 8 | 15 max. |
| To 225 °C | 40 | 20-60 |
| To 260 °C | 75 | 50 – 90 |
| To 316 °C | 93 | 80 – 100 |
| Test On Residue From Distillation | ||
| Residue From Distillation To 360 °C | 70 | 55% min. |
| Dynamic Viscosity @ 60 °C ASTMD4402 | > 100 | 30 Poise(pas.s) min. |
| Ductility @ 25 °C ASTMD113 | > 150 | 100 min. |
| Penetration ASTMD5 | 180 | 120 – 300 mm/10 |
| Solubility In TCE ASTMD2042 | 99.60 | 99% min. |
The table represents the specifications and properties of a sample of Cut-back MC-30 bitumen, tested using various ASTM standards. The sample conforms to the standard ASTM D2027M-13, which specifies requirements for cutback asphalt (liquid petroleum bitumen) that is suitable for use as a paving material.
Here’s a breakdown of each row:
1. Kinematic Viscosity @60°C – ASTMD2170: 50 Cst: This measure of the resistance to flow (or thickness) of the bitumen at 60°C obtained a value of 50 centistokes (Cst), which falls within the accepted reference range of 30 to 60 Cst.
2. Flash Point – ASTMD3143: 65 °C: The flash point is the temperature at which bitumen vapors ignite in the presence of an ignition source. This bitumen’s flash point was found to be 65°C, which is above the minimum reference value of 38°C.
3. Density @ 15.6 °C – ASTMD287: 0.945 g/cm3: This measures the mass per unit volume of the bitumen at 15.6°C, and was found to be 0.945 g/cm3.
4. Water Content – ASTMD95: 0.00 %: This test measures the percentage of water in the bitumen. The test found no water (0.00%) in the sample, which is below the maximum allowed reference of 0.2%.
5. Distillation Test – ASTMD402: This test provides the boiling range of bitumen by noting the volume of distillate obtained at certain temperatures. The distillation results at various temperatures (190°C, 225°C, 260°C, and 316°C) are all within the specified reference ranges.
6. Residue From Distillation To 360 °C: 70 %: This is the percentage of remaining material (residue) after distilling the bitumen to 360°C. The residue was found to be 70%, which is above the minimum reference of 55%.
7. Dynamic Viscosity @ 60 °C ASTMD4402: > 100 Poise (pas.s): This measure of resistance to flow under applied force found that the viscosity at 60°C was over 100 poise, which is above the minimum reference of 30 poise.
8. Ductility @ 25 °C ASTMD113: > 150 cm: This measures how much the bitumen can be stretched before it breaks. At 25°C, the bitumen could stretch more than 150 cm, exceeding the minimum reference of 100 cm.
9. Penetration ASTMD5: 180 mm/10: This measure of the hardness or softness of the bitumen found that the penetration was 180, which falls within the reference range of 120 – 300.
10. Solubility In TCE ASTMD2042: 99.60 %: This test measures the solubility of bitumen in trichloroethylene (TCE). The solubility of this bitumen was found to be 99.60%, exceeding the minimum reference of 99%.
In conclusion, the sample of Cut-back MC-30 bitumen not only meets all of the reference standards for its various properties, but it also conforms to ASTM D2027M-13, a standard specification for cutback asphalt.