This document describes procedures for conducting a softening point test on bitumen using a ring and ball apparatus submerged in water, glycerin, or ethylene glycol. The test involves heating a bitumen sample until molten and pouring it over two copper rings, then cooling. The assembled apparatus is submerged in a thermostatically controlled water bath. The softening point is recorded as the temperature at which the bitumen sample surrounding the ball touches the lower plate. Safety precautions and equipment needed are also outlined.
This document describes procedures for conducting a softening point test on bitumen using a ring and ball apparatus submerged in water, glycerin, or ethylene glycol. The test involves heating a bitumen sample until molten and pouring it over two copper rings, then cooling. The assembled apparatus is submerged in a thermostatically controlled water bath. The softening point is recorded as the temperature at which the bitumen sample surrounding the ball touches the lower plate. Safety precautions and equipment needed are also outlined.
This document describes procedures for conducting a softening point test on bitumen using a ring and ball apparatus submerged in water, glycerin, or ethylene glycol. The test involves heating a bitumen sample until molten and pouring it over two copper rings, then cooling. The assembled apparatus is submerged in a thermostatically controlled water bath. The softening point is recorded as the temperature at which the bitumen sample surrounding the ball touches the lower plate. Safety precautions and equipment needed are also outlined.
This document describes procedures for conducting a softening point test on bitumen using a ring and ball apparatus submerged in water, glycerin, or ethylene glycol. The test involves heating a bitumen sample until molten and pouring it over two copper rings, then cooling. The assembled apparatus is submerged in a thermostatically controlled water bath. The softening point is recorded as the temperature at which the bitumen sample surrounding the ball touches the lower plate. Safety precautions and equipment needed are also outlined.