gilsonite bitumen

Gilsonite briquette or pellet binder

gilsonite pellet

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

 
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