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Where can scientist find a bituminous rock?

Bituminous rock can be found in sedimentary rock formations, typically in areas where ancient swamps or marshes existed. Some common locations where scientists might find bituminous rock include coal mines, sedimentary basins, and regions with a history of coal formation.


What is Bitiminus Coal's parent rock?

Bituminous coal is primarily derived from the metamorphism of plant material, specifically from peat. The parent rock of bituminous coal is typically sedimentary rock, particularly shale and sandstone, which provide the necessary conditions for the accumulation and transformation of organic material over millions of years. As heat and pressure increase over time, the peat transforms into lignite and then into bituminous coal.


Explain how aggregates are processed for the use as a Portland cement concrete ingredient or as a bituminous concrete ingredient?

Aggregates are processed for concrete or bituminous concrete by crushing and screening them to produce the desired sizes and gradation. For Portland cement concrete, the aggregates need to be clean and free from debris to ensure good bonding with the cement paste. For bituminous concrete, the aggregates are coated with bitumen to enhance adhesion and durability. Proper processing of aggregates is essential to ensure the quality and performance of the final concrete or bituminous concrete mix.


What is bituminous concrete?

A bituminous road is a road that has been covered with bitumen. If this is wrong, could I please have the correct answer. A bitumen road is different from tar road. bitumen is extracted from crude oil. since the bitumen is used as a binder this road is called bituminous road. if tar is used as a binder then it is called tar road.


Which list presents in correct order forms of coal from the first stage?

peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite.

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Is bituminous material is the same for bituminous concrete if not why?

No, bituminous material and bituminous concrete are not the same. Bituminous material refers to the binder, typically asphalt, used in asphalt pavement mixtures. Bituminous concrete, on the other hand, refers to the final pavement product made by combining bituminous material with aggregates like sand and stone.


What is another name for bituminous coal?

Bituminous coal, or soft coal


What are Four types of coal are?

lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous and anthracite.


What are the four types of coal are?

lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous and anthracite.


What is 'bituminous macadam'?

how many density of 'bituminous macadam'?


Are there any other kinds of coal?

yes, there are: Anthracite Bituminous sub-bituminous lignite


Is coal sedimentary igneous or metamorphic?

Bituminous coal is sedimentary! Bituminous coal is sedimentary!


What is a bituminous sand?

A bituminous sand is another term used in geology for an oil sand.


Is bituminous coal igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?

Bituminous coal is sedimentary! Bituminous coal is sedimentary!


Where are bituminous and anthracite coal found in pa?

anthracite - northeastern pa bituminous- western pa


When was The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania created?

The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania was created in 2005.


What is the bituminous coal Reaction to vinegar?

When bituminous coal reacts with vinegar, there is no significant reaction. This is because bituminous coal is mostly carbon in nature and is inert to weak acids like vinegar.