Performance Grade PG 52-10
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Performance Grade PG 52-10 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system, which differs fundamentally from traditional penetration grading. Rather than measuring hardness through a penetration test, the PG system characterizes binders according to the pavement temperature range they are expected to perform in. The “52” represents the high-temperature grade, relating to resistance against rutting in warmer conditions, while the “-10” represents the low-temperature grade, relating to resistance against thermal cracking in colder conditions. This makes Performance Grade PG 52-10 Bitumen relevant to regions with moderate high temperatures and colder low-temperature extremes, where engineers need a binder matched to the specific thermal profile of the pavement. PG 52-10 specifications and performance properties are established through standardized testing methods, and actual values should always be confirmed through the applicable test documentation and design requirements for a given project. This grade may be considered for road and highway construction, asphalt pavement applications, municipal roads, and, where appropriate, airport pavements and other infrastructure projects. Selecting the correct PG binder depends on climate data, pavement design temperature, and traffic conditions specific to each project. TurkeyBitumen.com supplies Performance Grade PG 52-10 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt producers, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specifications and technical documentation.
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| Bitumen PG 52-10 Specifications | ||
| Property | PG52 | Test Method |
| 10 | ||
| Average 7-day maximum pavement Design Temperature, °C | 52 | |
| minimum pavement Design Temperature, °C | > -10 | |
| 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 | 25 | AASHTO T315 |
| Creep Stuffiness S maximum 300 Mpa m-value minimum 0.300 Test Temperature,@ 60s °C | 0 | AASHTO T313 |
| Direct Tension Failure strain minimum 1 % Test Temperature @ 1mm/min, °C | 0 | AASHTO T314 |
| Critical low cracking Temperature Critical cracking determined by PP42 Test Temperature | 0 | AASHTO PP42 |
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Performance Grade PG 52-10 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Superpave PG system, which grades binders according to the high and low pavement temperatures they are designed to withstand, rather than by penetration hardness.
The "52" indicates the high-temperature grade related to rutting resistance, and the "-10" indicates the low-temperature grade related to thermal cracking resistance, together defining the binder's intended pavement temperature range.
Penetration grading, such as 60/70, measures bitumen hardness at a fixed temperature, while the PG system evaluates binder behavior across a range of expected pavement service temperatures, offering a more climate-specific classification approach.
PG 52-10 Bitumen may be used in road and highway construction, asphalt pavement applications, and municipal road projects, particularly where pavement temperature conditions align with its high and low temperature grading.
Specifications are established through standardized Superpave testing methods addressing high- and low-temperature performance. Exact values should be confirmed through the applicable test documentation and project design requirements rather than assumed.
Engineers select PG binders by matching the grade's high- and low-temperature ratings to the expected pavement temperature range of the project location, based on regional climate data and design specifications.
PG 52-10 may be suitable for highways and heavy-duty asphalt pavements where the project's climate and pavement temperature profile align with this grade, subject to engineering evaluation and applicable design standards.
PG 52-10 may be considered for municipal roads and, where technically appropriate, certain airport pavement applications, depending on the specific temperature and performance requirements of the project.
Buyers should confirm the 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 52-10 Bitumen.
