Standard Practice for the Identification of Trinidad Lake Asphalt in Asphalt Mixes

Importancia y uso:

4.1 Asphalt contains sulfur compounds, most of which are removed during refining; the resulting asphalt also contains sulfur compounds which are released at the temperatures above 230 °C. Trinidad Lake Modified Asphalt contains sulfur compounds which are released at lower temperatures between 170 °C and 230 °C. The release of sulfur from Trinidad Lake Modified Asphalt tarnishes the copper strip and appears to be related directly to the total TLA content. The copper strip test is designed to assess the qualitative presence of TLA in asphalt.

Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.

Subcomité:

D04.47

Volúmen:

04.03

Número ICS:

93.080.20 (Road construction materials)

Palabras clave:

asphalt mix; copper strip finish; copper tarnishing; sulfur compound; Trinidad Lake Asphalt;