We believe, just just as in the oil and gas industry, this nascent bitumen industry will also witness a balance of both local and foreign participants. Oyewunmi noted that bitumen production would save Nigeria the forex expended on bitumen imports, adding that when developed beyond local market needs, its export would earn revenue for the country, boost Gross Domestic Product GDP and create employment opportunities. The expected increased capacity in the associated granite quarries should translate to overall cheaper asphalt.
The agency markets the state and showcases various opportunities, including opportunities in the area of solid minerals, which investors can invest in. Hazzan noted that the use of concrete in road construction would not pose a major threat to the bitumen industry because of its advantages.
Asphalt roads are considered more flexible for road users and motor vehicles and do not lead to faster wear and tear of tyres as it is the case with concrete roads.
Asphalt roads can be repaired more easily when compared to concrete roads. Bitumen is recyclable; it can be melted down and re-used during road repair and reconstruction. By Kehinde Olatunji. Are either solid or semi-solid bitumen which is obtained directly by the fractional distillation of petroleum or through additional processes. They have more applications than the other types.
Types Regarding Their Applications. On the other hand, bitumen is made of two main types regarding their applications: paving grade and roofing grade. Paving grade, also called road construction bitumen, building bitumen, or thin bitumen, is widely used for road construction and for the production of superior asphalt pavements.
It's essential and vital because it binds together aggregates making them form a unique cohesion and stability to the bituminous mix. Roofing grade roof insulator or hard bitumen is widely used for the construction and remodeling of homes, especially in the aspect of insulation application. Other Types of Bitumen. Penetration grade bitumen. Blown bitumen. Oxidized bitumen grades. Mixed or solution Bitumen. Viscosity graded bitumen. Cut back bitumen. Performance graded bitumen PG.
Bitumen emulsion. Polymer modified bitumen PMD. Where and How Bitumen Asphalt Originated. The history of bitumen, also known as asphalt dates started many decades ago. The Egyptians used it in the time of Pharaohs for several purposes.
Although its usage as a civil construction material began in Babylon around BC, the ancient Mesopotamians have used it as waterproofs for water tanks and temple baths. Asphalts were used by the ancient Greeks, and also in the Roman aqueducts, reservoirs, and baths. Then in , Professor Edward J. Trade Leads. Date Last 3 Days. Last 7 Days. Last 30 Days. Last 60 Days. Older than 60 Days. Supplier Of Bitumen, Asphalt.
Inquire Now Add to Favorites. Associated Transworld Trades Ltd. Supplier From Lagos, Marina, Nigeria. Olaadex International Services Limited 1. Supplier From Warri, Delta, Nigeria. First name. Last name. Hide name. Submit now Pending.
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