Table 1
Characteristics of the studied bitumen samples.
Sample name | Geographical origin of crude oil | Density | Penetration (dmm) | Softening point (°C) |
---|---|---|---|---|
B1 | Canada | 1.047 | 16 | 61 |
B2 | Venezuela | 1.039 | 18 | 77 |
B3 | Saudi Arabia | 1.063 | 22 | 61 |
B4 | China | 1.037 | 26 | 72 |
B5 | Saudi Arabia | 0.955 | 63 | 50 |
B6 | Saudi Arabia | 1.024 | 83 | 48 |
B7 | Rep. Congo | 0.979 | 123 | 44 |
B8 | Russia | 1.014 | 134 | 42 |
B9 | China | 0.994 | 223 | 39 |
B10 | Saudi Arabia | 1.021 | 283 | 34 |
B11 | North Europe | 1.011 | 286 | 33 |
B12 | Russia | 1.000 | 291 | 38 |
B13 | Russia | 1.006 | 318 | 32 |