Performance Grade PG 52-16
Performance Grade PG 52-16 Bitumen Supplier
Performance Grade PG 52-16 Bitumen is an asphalt binder classified under the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system, a classification approach distinct from traditional penetration grading. Rather than being defined by hardness at a fixed temperature, PG binders are graded according to the pavement temperature range they are engineered to withstand. The “52” reflects the high-temperature grade, relating to resistance against rutting under warm conditions, while the “-16” reflects the low-temperature grade, relating to resistance against thermal cracking in colder conditions. This combination positions PG 52-16 for regions where the pavement is expected to encounter a wider low-temperature range than some other PG grades. PG 52-16 specifications and technical properties are established through standardized Superpave testing methods, and actual performance data should always be confirmed through applicable test documentation for the intended project. This grade may be relevant to road and highway construction, asphalt pavement production, and municipal road applications, with airport pavements and other infrastructure projects considered where technically appropriate. Selecting the correct PG binder depends on climate data, expected pavement temperatures, traffic conditions, and pavement design requirements specific to each project. TurkeyBitumen.com supplies Performance Grade PG 52-16 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt plants, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specifications and technical documentation.
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| Bitumen PG 52-16 Specifications | ||
| Property | PG52 | Test Method |
| 16 | ||
| 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 | 22 | AASHTO T315 |
| Creep Stuffiness S maximum 300 Mpa m-value minimum 0.300 Test Temperature,@ 60s °C | -6 | AASHTO T313 |
| Direct Tension Failure strain minimum 1 % Test Temperature @ 1mm/min, °C | -6 | AASHTO T314 |
| Critical low cracking Temperature Critical cracking determined by PP42 Test Temperature | -6 | AASHTO PP42 |
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Performance Grade PG 52-16 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 "-16" 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 test temperature, while the PG system evaluates binder behavior across a range of expected in-service pavement temperatures, offering a more climate-oriented classification.
PG 52-16 Bitumen may be used in road and highway construction, asphalt pavement production, and municipal road projects, particularly where the local pavement temperature profile aligns with this grade's high and low ratings.
Specifications are established through standardized Superpave testing addressing high and low temperature performance. Exact values should be confirmed through 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 at the project site, based on regional climate data and applicable design standards.
PG 52-16 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 52-16 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 52-16 Bitumen.
