Typical Properties | |
Softening Point (ASTM E28-92) | 160-182°C ( 320-360°F) |
Ash (ASTM D271-70 M) | 3.2% |
Moisture (AGC Method) |
5.0% Maximum - 2.0% Maximum |
Penetration (25ºC, 100 gm, 5 sec.) |
0 |
Color in Mass |
Black |
Flash Point (COC) |
316ºC; 600ºF |
Sulfur |
0.3% |
Specific Gravity |
1.05 |
Fixed Carbon |
18% |
BTU per pound |
18,000 |
Volatile Combustible Matter at 1900ºF, ASD271-4 | 81% |
Lustrous Carbon Content | 35-38% |
Coking Value |
25-30% |
Typical Elemental Analysis, Weight % | |
Carbon | 85% |
Hydrogen | 10% |
Nitrogen | 3.00% |
Oxygen | 1.50% |
Silicon, Nickel, & Trace Elements | 0.30% |
Typical Particle Sizing | ||||
% Retained (Cumulative) | ||||
Super Coarse | Small Lump | Semi-Pulverized | Pulverized | |
4 mesh | <=3 | <=3 | ||
10 mesh | <=20 | <=12 | <=0.5 | |
30 mesh | <=0.1 | |||
50 mesh | <=1.3 | |||
65 mesh | >=70 | >=45 | <=23 | |
100 mesh | <=8.5 | |||
150 mesh | >=90 | >=70 | <=58 | |
200 mesh | <=30.0 |
PACKAGING:
Gilsonite or "Natural Bitumen, Natural Asphalt" Foundry Grade is available in 50 lb. and 25 kilo net multi-ply paper bags which may be palletized and stretch wrapped. It is also available in bulk loaded trucks, containers, and a variety of bulk bag sizes.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Gilsonite is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon. There is no known history of dermatitis, lung disease or other health problems associated with handling of Gilsonite as supplied. Dusts are subject to combustion. Normal precautions used with flammable materials apply.