Granulated Gilsonite
PREMIUM GRANULATED GILSONITE
"MESH SIZE 30-40 WITH ASH CONTENT RANGING FROM 0-25%"
Granulated Gilsonite with a diameter ranging from 30 to 40 meshes and ash content between zero and 25 percent is a valuable resource with diverse applications. It is utilized in asphalt paving mixes, coatings, and various chemical components found in metallurgical, adhesive, coating, binder, ink, and paint products. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in metal foundry applications, oil well drilling, and well completions.
Despite significant mining activities extracting portions of the approximately 45-million-short-ton original Gilsonite resource, there are still millions of tons untapped. The remaining resource is often located in deeper parts of veins and thinner, more remote veins, making extraction potentially more expensive than in previously mined areas.
Gilsonite mines are found in various countries worldwide, with the largest reserves located in the United States, Canada, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Venezuela, China, Australia, Mexico, Albania, and the Philippines, according to the US Geological Survey. Utah and Colorado hold the world’s largest Gilsonite reserves, estimated at 45 million tons. About 65 percent of these reserves are situated in North America (the United States and Canada), while Iran constitutes approximately 15 percent, ranking as the third-largest natural bitumen reserve globally.
GRANULATED GILSONITE USAGE
Granulated Gilsonite finds applications in various industries due to its unique properties.
SOME COMMON USES INCLUDE:
- Asphalt Additive: Used in asphalt paving mixes to enhance performance and durability.
- Chemical Components: Employed in metallurgical, adhesive, coating, binder, ink, and paint products.
- Metal Foundry: Used as an additive in metal alloys for specific properties.
- Oil Well Drilling: Utilized in oil well drilling and well completions.
The specific usage may vary depending on the industry and the desired characteristics required for a particular application.
GRANULATED GILSONITE PACKAGING OPTIONS
- Multi-layer laminate bags, each weighing approximately 25 kg (± 5%).
- Multi-layer paper bags, each weighing approximately 25 kg (± 5%).
- Multi-layer sacks, each weighing approximately 25 kg (± 5%).
- Gunny bags, each weighing approximately 25 kg (± 5%).
For added convenience, these products can be palletized, shrink-wrapped, and customized according to customer requirements.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET OF GILSONITE
Gilsonite (5-10%) Gilsonite (10-15%) Gilsonite (15-20%) Gilsonite(20-25%)
Color in Mass Black Color in mass Black Color in mass Black Color in mass Black
Color in streak or powder Brown-Black Color in streak or powder Black Color in streak or powder Black Color in streak or powder Black
Softening point 160-220 softenin point 200- 240˚C Softening point 220-260˚C Black softening point 220-260˚C
Moisture content <3 Moisture content <3 Moisture content <3 Moisture content <3
Specific gravity@ 77℉ 1.02-1.2 Specific gravity @77˚F 1.04-1.06 Specific gravity @77˚F 1.04-1.2 Specific gravity @77˚F 1.04 -1.2
Hardness (mohr’s scale) 2 Hardness (Mohr҆ s scale) 2 Hardness (Mohr҆ s scale) 2 Hardness (Mohr҆ s scale) 2
Penetration 0 Penetration 0 Penetration 0 Penetration 0
Flash point,°C, C.O.C >290 Flash point,˚C,C.O.C 280< Flash point,˚C,C.O.C 300< Flash point,˚C,C.O.C 300<
Trace elements <1 Trace elements <1 Trace elements <1 Trace elements <1
Solubility in T.C.E Wt% 70-85 Volatile matter 55-70 Solubility in T.C.E., Wt% 70-85 Solubility in T.C.E., Wt% 60-70
Solubility in CS2,Wt% 70-90 Ash 10-15 Volatile matter 60-75 Solubility in CS2,Wt% 70-80
Ash 5-10 Fixed carbon 20-35 Ash 15-20 Volatile matter 60-75
Fixed carbon 25-35 Fixed Carbone 20-35 Ash 20-25
Fixed Carbone 20-35
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