Practice Air Rectification or Oxidation - 8.3.2 | 8. Bitumen – Origin and Production | Pavement Materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does air rectification enhance in bitumen?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens physically to bitumen during the process.

Question 2

Easy

What temperature range is used during the air blowing process?

💡 Hint: It is a high temperature for the air blown into the residue.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the air rectification process in bitumen?

  • To make bitumen lighter
  • To increase viscosity and softening point
  • To reduce costs

💡 Hint: Think about what physical characteristics the air blowing improves.

Question 2

True or False: Oxidized bitumen is less thermally stable than straight run bitumen.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how oxidation affects the properties.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a new application for oxidized bitumen based on its properties and justify your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider environments where heat affects materials the most.

Question 2

Evaluate the trade-offs between oxidized bitumen and cutback bitumen in terms of usage and performance.

💡 Hint: Focus on the differences in physical properties and applications between the two types.

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