TPBST

The solubility test of bitumen is used to measure the percentage of soluble bitumen content in an organic solvent. Also, based on this test the bitumen purity is determined.

To perform the solubility test, bitumen is solved in a specific solvent. Then the mixture is filtered. After that, insoluble materials are washed, dried, and then weighed. A measure of how much bitumen dissolves in the solvent is reported as bitumen solubility.

Components of apparatus

1.Gooch Crucible

2.Glass Fiber rubber tubing

3.Filter Flask

4.Filter Tube

5.Rubber Tubing stopper

6.Erlenmeyer Flask

7.Oven

8.Desiccator