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Characterization of asphalt additive produced from hydroretorted Alabama shale

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10177361· OSTI ID:10177361
Shale oil, produced from beneficiated Alabama shale by pressurized fluidized-bed hydroretorting, was fractionated to produce shale oil asphalt additives (SOA). Three shale oil fractions boiling above 305{degrees}C were added to standard AC-20 asphalt to improve pavement properties. The physical properties and aging characteristics of AC-20 asphalt binder (cement) containing SOA are similar to those of unmodified AC-20 asphalt binder. Asphalt pavement briquettes made with AC-20 asphalt binder containing 5 to 10 percent SOA have superior resistance to freeze-thaw cracking and a greater retention of tensile strength when wet compared to pavement briquettes containing AC-20 binder alone.
Research Organization:
Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
10177361
Report Number(s):
CONF-921142--9; ON: DE94017671; NC: NONE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English