BINDER AND COATING APPLICATIONS IN METALLURGICAL, WOOD PRODUCT, REFRACTARY AND OTHER INDUSTRIES FURTHER DEMONSTRATE THE VERSATILITY AND USEFULNESS OF THIS REMARKABLE MATERIAL.
GILSONITE, "NATURAL ASPHALT, NATURAL BITUMEN", HAS MANY INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING METAL ALLOY PROCESSING, REFRACTARY, STEEL DESULFURIZATION, FRICTION PRODUCTS, WOOD PRODUCTS, WATERPROOF PIPE COATINGS, AND ADHESIVES. IT IS A NON-TOXIC, NON-CARCINOGENIC ALTERNATIVE TO COAL TAR PITCH AS WELL AS AN ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE TO MINERAL RUBBER.
GILSONITE, "NATURAL ASPHALT, NATURAL BITUMEN", IS USED AS A BINDER AND MIXING AGENT IN STEEL DESULFURIZATION PRODUCTS. IT HAS CONSISTENT VOLATILES THAT PROMOTE MIXING OF THE OTHER DESULFURIZATION CHEMICALS LIKE MAGNESIUM AND HYDRATED LIME. IT WILL ALSO ADD CARBON CONTENT TO THE STEEL AND WILL PROVIDE A REDUCTIVE ATMOSPHERE AS IT OXIDIZES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
GILSONITE, "NATURAL ASPHALT, NATURAL BITUMEN", IS USED TO MAKE WATERPROOF COATINGS FOR WATER PIPES. IT IS A NATURAL NON-TOXIC RESIN WITH EXCELLENT ADHESION PROPERTIES. A CORROSION-RESISTANT, CHEMICALLY INERT PIPE COATING CAN BE MADE FROM GILSONITE, "NATURAL ASPHALT, NATURAL BITUMEN".
THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ALSO USES GILSONITE "NATURAL ASPHALT, NATURAL BITUMEN", AS A BINDER. IT HAS EXCELLENT WATERPROOFING AND WEATHER RESISTANT PROPERTIES. BECAUSE GILSONITE IS A HARD RESIN IT WILL MAKE A VERY HARD PARTICLEBOARD.
Gilsonite CH-109P Grade
Principal Applications
Briquette or Pellet Binder
Typical Properties |
Softening Point (ASTM E28-92) |
159-182°C 320-360°F |
Ash (ASTM D271-70 M) |
6% 10.0% Max. Guaranteed |
Moisture (AGC Method) |
0.3% 0.5% Max. Guaranteed |
Penetration (25ºC, 100 gm, 5 sec.) |
0 |
Color in Mass |
Black |
Flash Point (COC) |
316ºC; 600ºF |
Sulfur |
0.30% |
Specific Gravity |
1.05 |
Fixed Carbon |
18% |
BTU per pound |
16,000-18,000 |
Volatile Combustible Matter at 1900ºF, ASTM D271-4 |
75-81% |
Lustrous Carbon Content |
25-35% |
Coking Value |
20-25% |
Typical Elemental Analysis, Weight % |
Carbon |
77.00% |
Hydrogen |
9.00% |
Nitrogen |
3.20% |
Oxygen |
2.00% |
Silicon, Nickel, & Trace Elements |
5.00% |
Typical Particle Sizing |
|
% Retained (Cumulative) |
Small Lump |
+ 4 mesh |
0.2 |
+ 10 mesh |
3 |
+ 30 mesh |
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PRODUCT APPLICATION FOR GPA GRADE GILSONITE, "Natural asphalt, Natural Bitumen" :
Gilsonite CH-109P 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, "Natural asphalt, Natural Bitumen", 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.
Gilsonite In Chemical PDF