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An asphalt is an mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc. And a Tar is a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds. It is used in road making and for coating and preserving timber. Bitumen is in road construction, where it is used as the glue or binder mixed with aggregate particles to create asphalt concrete. Its other main uses are for bituminous waterproofing products, including production of roofing felt and for sealing flat roofs. Tar like products can also be produced from other forms of organic matter, such as peat. Mineral products resembling tar can be produced from fossil hydrocarbons, such as petroleum. Coal tar is produced from coal as a byproduct of coke production. Bitumen is a term used for natural deposits of oil "tar", such as at the La Brea Tar Pits.
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something black and gooey for fixing roads?
tar
What is difference between road tar and asphalt?
Road tar is made from coal. Asphalt is a heavy fraction of petroleum.
What is asphalt pavement?
Asphalt (petroleum tar) mixed with gravel.
What is bituminous material?
Asphalt coal tar Tar sands Brown coal
Can you dispose asphalt?
Most of the time asphalt is---believe it or not!---recycled. The Dept. of Trans. usually melts it back down and uses it again due to the high volume of tar---which is easily melted. Hope this helps.
What is asphalt pitch?
Asphalt pitch is a black substance that is used to repair roads. Asphalt pitch is the liquid form of tar.
How wide is a tar pit?
A tar pit, or more accurately known as an asphalt pit or asphalt lake, is a geological occurrence where subterranean bitumen leaks to the surface, creating a large area of natural asphalt.[1][2]
Can one substitute asphault for tar in a tar filled transformer?
No, asphalt cannot be substituted for tar in a tar-filled transformer. Tar and asphalt have different chemical compositions and properties, which can affect the insulation, cooling, and overall performance of the transformer. Using asphalt in place of tar could lead to equipment failure, reduced efficiency, and potential safety hazards. It's essential to use the specified materials for proper functioning and longevity of the transformer.
Why is asphalt not called tar?
It is in some places. These days asphalt and tar have apparently come to have the same meaning ;- A dark bituminous product from coal or petroleum ,used in surfacing roads.
What are asphalt fossils?
Asphalt fossils are prehistoric organisms that have been preserved in asphalt or tar deposits. These fossils can provide valuable information about ancient ecosystems and species. The natural properties of asphalt can create unique conditions for preservation, including exceptional detail of soft tissues.
What are three uses of tar?
Three uses of tar are for sealing roofs and roads to make them waterproof, as a key ingredient in pavement and asphalt products for construction, and in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
What is asphalt cement?
It's the same thing as roofing tar.
