What is bitumin?

Bitumen is a black, semi-solid, viscous material that is derived from crude oil. It is commonly used as a binder in asphalt for road construction, roofing materials, and waterproofing. Bitumen has excellent adhesive properties, high tensile strength, and resists water and moisture. It is typically classified by its softening point, which ranges from 40°C to 100°C. Bitumen is produced in different grades, including polymer-modified bitumen, oxidized bitumen, and bitumen emulsions. The primary producer of bitumen is Canada, which has vast oil sands deposits containing large amounts of bitumen.