Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen
Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen is an asphalt cement classified within the viscosity grading system, distinct from both penetration grading and the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system. Rather than being defined by a penetration test result or a pavement temperature range, AC grades are classified according to viscosity at specified test conditions, along with related properties. AC-2.5 sits toward the softer, lower viscosity end of the AC grading scale, generally associated with improved flexibility and workability compared with higher numbered AC grades. This can make it a consideration for flexible pavement construction, road maintenance, and asphalt mixtures where a softer binder is required, as well as light duty paving applications, depending on project specifications. AC-2.5 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 may be used in road construction and infrastructure projects where its flexibility and lower viscosity suit the intended application, climate, and traffic conditions. Selecting the appropriate asphalt cement grade requires evaluating climate, traffic loading, pavement design, and mix requirements specific to each project. TurkeyBitumen.com supplies Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen to international importers, asphalt plants, contractors, and procurement teams, supporting export orders around project specific requirements and technical documentation.
Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen Specifications
| Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen Specifications | |||
| Properties | Units | Specifications | Test Method |
| Viscosity, 140°F (60°C) | P | 250± 50 | ASTM D-2171 |
| Viscosity, 275°F (135°C), Min | cSt | 80 | ASTM D-2171 |
| Penetration, 77°F (25°C), 100g, 5sec, Min | 0.1 MM | 200 | ASTM D-5 |
| Flash point, Cleveland open cup, Min | °C | 163 | ASTM D-92 |
| Solubility in trichloroethylene, Min | %Wt. | 99 | ASTM D-2042 |
| Tests on residue from thin-film oven test: | |||
| – Viscosity, 140°F (60°C), Max | P | 1250 | ASTM D-2171 |
| – Ductility, 77°F (25°C), 5cm/min, Min | CM | (1)100 | ASTM – D113 |
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Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen Exporter and Supplier
Viscosity Grade AC-2.5 Bitumen is an asphalt cement classified under the viscosity grading system, defined by its viscosity and related properties rather than by penetration hardness or Performance Grade temperature range.
The "AC-2.5" designation refers to a specific viscosity grade within the asphalt cement classification system, sitting toward the softer, lower viscosity end of the scale.
Penetration grading, such as 60/70, is based on a penetration test at a fixed temperature, while AC viscosity grading classifies bitumen according to its viscosity at specified test conditions, offering a different technical basis.
Performance Grade (PG) bitumen is classified according to the high and low pavement temperatures it is engineered to withstand, while AC viscosity grading is based on viscosity related properties rather than pavement temperature range.
AC-2.5 Bitumen is commonly used for flexible pavement construction, road maintenance, and asphalt mixtures requiring a softer binder, with light duty paving applications considered where appropriate.
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.
AC-2.5 may be suitable for light-duty paving applications due to its lower viscosity and improved flexibility, though suitability depends on the specific project's climate, traffic, and design requirements.
Yes, AC-2.5 is commonly considered for flexible pavement construction and road maintenance where a softer, more workable binder is relevant, subject to project specific requirements.
Buyers should review applicable technical specifications, required test documentation, intended application and climate, packaging format, and shipping logistics before finalizing a purchase 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 AC-2.5 Bitumen.
