Principal applications briquette or gilsonite pellet binder

Gilsonite GPA Grade is an excellent binder that will increase the carbon content of metal alloys. PACKAGING Gilsonite GPA Grade is available in 50 lb. and 25 kilo net multi-ply paper bags which may be palletized and stretch wrapped. It is also available in bulk loaded trucks and a variety of bulk bag sizes. HEALTH & SAFETY Gilsonite is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon. There is no known history of dermatitis, lung disease or other health problems associated with handling of Gilsonite as supplied. Dusts are subject to combustion. Normal precautions used with flammable materials apply.

Typical Properties
Softening Point (ASTM E28-92) Ash (ASTM D271-70 M) Moisture (AGC Method) Penetration (25ºC, 100 gm, 5 sec.) Color in Mass Flash Point (COC) Sulfur Specific Gravity Fixed Carbon BTU per pound Volatile Combustible Matter at 1900ºF, ASTM D271-4 Lustrous Carbon Content Coking Value
	159-182°C 320-360°F 6.0% 10.0% Max. Guaranteed 0.3% 0.5% Max. Guaranteed 0 Black 316ºC; 600ºF 0.3% 1.05 18% 16,000-18,000 75-81% 25-35% 20-25%

 

Typical Elemental Analysis, Weight %
Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Oxygen Silicon, Nickel, & Trace Elements	77.0% 9.0% 3.2% 2.0% 5.0%

 

Typical Particle Sizing
	% Retained (Cumulative)
	Small Lump	Pulverized
+ 4 mesh + 10 mesh + 30 mesh + 50 mesh + 65 mesh + 100 mesh + 150 mesh + 200 mesh	0.2 3.0 — — 55.0 — 77.0 —	— — 0.1 1.3 — 8.5 — 30.0