Performance Grade PG 52-22
Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen Supplier
Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system, which differs from traditional penetration grading by defining binders according to the pavement temperature range they are engineered to handle. The “52” represents the high-temperature grade, associated with resistance to deformation under warm conditions, while the “22” represents the low temperature grade, associated with resistance to thermal cracking in colder conditions. Together, these figures indicate a binder intended for a relatively wide temperature range spanning moderate heat and notably cold low temperatures. PG binder selection is intended to address specific pavement temperature and performance requirements, including resistance to deformation and cracking mechanisms, though actual performance depends on mix design, construction practices, and verified test data rather than the grade designation alone. PG 52-22 specifications and technical properties are established through standardized Superpave testing methods, and buyers should confirm exact figures through applicable test documentation. This grade may be relevant to road construction, highway and infrastructure applications, asphalt pavement and hot mix asphalt production, and, where technically appropriate, airport pavements and industrial roads. Selecting the correct PG binder requires evaluating climate data, pavement temperature, traffic conditions, and project specific design requirements. Turkey Bitumen supplies Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt plants, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specifications and technical documentation.
HY International has the capability to Export and Supply the Performance Grade Bitumen PG 52-22 in compliance with National and International standards.
| Bitumen PG 52-22 Specifications | ||
| Property | PG52 | Test Method |
| 22 | ||
| Average 7-day maximum pavement Design Temperature, °C | 52 | |
| minimum pavement Design Temperature, °C | > -22 | |
| Original Binder | ||
| Flash Point Temperature Minimum °C | 230 | AASHTO T48 |
| Viscosity maximum 3 Pa.s, Test Temperature,°C | 135 | AASHTO T316 |
| Dynamic Shear G*/sin minimum 2.2 KPa Test Temperature,°C | 52 | AASHTO T315 |
| Rolling Thin Film Oven Test | AASHTO T240 | |
| Mass change maximum percent | 1.00 | |
| Dynamic Shear G*/sin minimum 2.2 KPa Test Temperature, @ 10 rad/s °C | 52 | AASHTO T315 |
| Pressure Aging Vessel | AASHTO R28 | |
| PAV aging Temperature, °C | 90 | |
| Dynamic Shear G*/sin maximum 5000 KPa Test Temperature, @ 10 rad/s °C | 19 | AASHTO T315 |
| Creep Stuffiness S maximum 300 Mpa m-value minimum 0.300 Test Temperature,@ 60s °C | -12 | AASHTO T313 |
| Direct Tension Failure strain minimum 1 % Test Temperature @ 1mm/min, °C | -12 | AASHTO T314 |
| Critical low cracking Temperature Critical cracking determined by PP42 Test Temperature | -12 | AASHTO PP42 |
Other Bitumen Products
Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen Supplier
Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Superpave PG system, graded according to the high and low pavement temperatures it is designed to withstand, rather than by penetration hardness.
The "52" indicates the high-temperature grade related to rutting resistance, and the "-22" indicates the low-temperature grade related to thermal cracking resistance, together defining a relatively wide intended temperature range.
Penetration grading, such as 60/70, measures bitumen hardness at a fixed test temperature, while the PG system evaluates binder behavior across a range of expected in-service pavement temperatures, offering a climate-oriented classification approach.
PG 52-22 Bitumen may be used in road construction, highway and infrastructure projects, and asphalt pavement production, with airport pavements and industrial roads considered where technically appropriate for the project's temperature profile.
Specifications are established through standardized Superpave testing addressing high- and low-temperature performance, including resistance to deformation and cracking. Exact values should be confirmed through applicable test documentation.
Engineers select PG binders by matching the grade's high- and low-temperature ratings to the expected pavement temperature range at the project site, based on regional climate data and design specifications.
PG 52-22 may be suitable for highways and heavy-duty pavements where the project's climate and temperature profile align with this grade, subject to engineering evaluation and applicable design specifications.
PG 52-22 may be considered for airport pavements and industrial road projects where technically appropriate, depending on the specific traffic loading and temperature performance requirements involved.
Buyers should confirm applicable PG test documentation, intended pavement temperature range, project specifications, packaging requirements, and shipping logistics before finalizing a purchase order.
Buyers can contact TurkeyBitumen.com with their required quantity, destination port, and project details to receive a quotation along with relevant technical information for Performance Grade PG 52-22 Bitumen.
