Research Article

Estimating the Asphalt Binder Film Thickness Using Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy

Table 6

Properties of asphalt binder.

PropertyValue

Penetration at 25°C, (1/10th of mm) ASTM D5 [35]64.5
Softening point, (°C) ASTM D36 [36]49
Ductility, (cm) ASTM D113 [37]101
Flash point, (°C) ASTM C142 [38]264
Fire point, (°C) ASTM C142 [38]288
Viscosity at 135°C, (Pa·s) ASTM D4402 [39]0.627
Viscosity at 165°C, (Pa·s) ASTM D4402 [39]0.170
Complex modulus, G∗ (kPa) ASTM D7175 [40]32.2
Phase angle, δ° (degree) ASTM D7175 [40]80.65
G∗/Sin δ ASTM D6373 [41]32.63