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Benefits of Gilsonite in Asphalt Pavement
11 June 2022
GILSONITE BENEFITS IN ASPHALT PAVEMENT SCIENTIFIC STUDY PROVES GILSONITE BENEFITS IN ASPHALT PAVEMENT A study by the Western Regional Super Pave Center at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Nevada, Reno, proved that Gilsonite-modified binders significantly extend the useful life of asphalt pavement. This is good news for agencies looking […]
Recommendations for Mixing Gilsonite Into Road Paving Mixes
Summary The use of modifiers to improve the performance of bituminous road paving materials is increasing worldwide. These additives range from polymers and fibers to lime. One product is now being considered very seriously by road paving engineers and paving contractors who are concerned both with high performance and cost effectiveness. This product, gilsonite, has […]
Gilsonite usage
Gilsonite Usage Gilsonite application is as below: Oil base drilling Printing Ink Roofing Felt Paint and Coat Mix with Asphalt Construction Cementing Foundry Foundry Sand Additive Steel Creating Additives Gilsonite for Oil Base Drilling. Oil based drilling fluids and advances in drilling fluid compositions are described in applicants co-pending application PCT CA2007/000646 filed April […]
What is Gilsonite?
Gilsonite or Asphaltum may be a natural asphalt resinous hydrocarbon found in western Iran on 1930. This natural asphaltite may be a hard hydrocarbon and is often known as a natural asphalt, asphaltite, uintaite, or asphaltum. Gilsonite is soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents, as well as petroleum asphalt. Due to its unique compatibility, Gilsonite […]