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8. Glossary – Definitions
Bitumen; bitumen
Bitumen is a colloidal system composed of hydrocarbons (e.g. aliphatic, naphthenic and aromatic compounds) produced during the oil refining process. Some minor elements can also be detected, such as sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen.
Carbonation; carbonation
Over time, the hydrates formed from the reaction of cement and water, and in particular the portlandite crystals (Ca(OH) 2 ), carbonate naturally on contact with atmospheric carbon dioxide...
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- Bitumen and bituminous binders – Specifications for road bitumens NF EN 12591 AFNOR - AFNOR - 2009
- Bitumen and bituminous binders – Determination of needle penetrability NF EN 1426 AFNOR - AFNOR - 2007
- Adhesives – Peel test for a flexible-on-rigid bonded assembly – Part 1: 90° peeling NF EN 28510-1 AFNOR - AFNOR - 2014
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