Oxidized Bitumen 90/10 or Blown Bitumen 90/10 is a semi-solid grade oxidized type of bitumen generally.
This grade of Bitumen, R90/10, is made by Pure Bitumen aeration, which leads to Bitumen oxidation with air. In this operation, hydrogen gets into a reaction with oxygen atoms and the result is bitumen that has a lower penetration and a higher softening point than the initial bitumen.
Bitumen 60/70 is a raw material for the production of Blown Bitumen 90/10 and many other grades by passing very hot air through the Penetration Bitumen 60/70 and this way, the oxidation operation begins.
During this procedure, all parameters like temperature, pressure, oil content, etc., must be monitored and controlled. Without accurate monitoring and controlling of the parameters, desired quality goals will not be achieved. Because of the special rubbery properties of this grade, it can be used in numerous industries.