Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen
Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified within the AR (Aged Residue) viscosity grading system, distinct from AC viscosity grades, VG viscosity grades, penetration grading, and the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system. AR grading classifies binders based on the viscosity of the asphalt residue after simulated aging, offering insight into binder behavior over the pavement’s service life. AR-4000 sits at a higher viscosity level within the AR grading system, generally associated with demanding paving and infrastructure applications where its binder characteristics are appropriate. AR-4000 may be considered for heavy duty pavement applications where binder viscosity, deformation resistance, and fatigue performance are important design considerations, though actual pavement performance depends on asphalt mixture design, aggregate structure, traffic loading, and construction quality. AR-4000 Bitumen specifications and technical properties, including viscosity, penetration, flash point, ductility, and solubility, depend on the applicable standard, so buyers should confirm exact values through the relevant test documentation. This grade is often considered for highway construction, heavy duty road construction, and asphalt paving, and may be considered for airport and heavy duty pavement applications where its properties meet the project’s technical requirements. TurkeyBitumen.com supplies Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt plants, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specific requirements and technical documentation.
Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen Specifications
| Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen Specifications | ||
| Property | Units | Specification |
| Viscosity, 140°F (60°C) | p | 4000± 1000 |
| Viscosity, 275°F (135°C), Min | cSt | 275 |
| Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100g, 5sec | 0.1 MM | 25 |
| Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100g, 5sec, Min | 0.1 MM | 45 |
| Ductility at 25°C, cm, min | CM | 75 |
| Tests on original asphalt | ||
| Flash point, °C, min | °C | 227 |
| Solubility in Trichloroethylene, %, min | %Wt | 99 |
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Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified within the AR (Aged Residue) viscosity grading system, often considered for demanding highway and heavy-duty infrastructure applications.
The "AR-4000" designation refers to a specific grade within the AR viscosity grading system, which classifies binders based on viscosity measured after simulated aging conditions.
The AR system grades asphalt binders based on the viscosity of the asphalt residue after undergoing simulated aging, reflecting binder behavior over the pavement's expected service life.
AC and VG grades are typically based on the viscosity of the original, unaged asphalt, while AR grades are based on viscosity measured after simulated aging, offering a different technical basis.
Penetration grading, such as 60/70, is based on a penetration test at a fixed temperature, while AR viscosity grading classifies bitumen according to its aged viscosity.
AR-4000 Bitumen is often considered for highway construction, heavy-duty road construction, and asphalt paving, particularly where deformation and fatigue resistance are important design considerations.
AR-4000 may be suitable for heavy-duty roads and highways where its viscosity, deformation resistance, and fatigue performance align with the pavement design, subject to project-specific evaluation.
AR-4000 may be considered for airport pavement applications where its properties meet the project's technical requirements, subject to engineering evaluation and applicable design standards.
Key parameters generally include viscosity, penetration, flash point, ductility, and solubility. These vary by applicable standard, so buyers should confirm exact figures through the supplier's test certificate for their order.
Buyers can contact Turkey Bitumen with their required quantity, destination port, and project details to receive a quotation along with relevant technical information for Viscosity Grade AR-4000 Bitumen.
