{"id":3757,"date":"2025-03-06T10:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/?p=3757"},"modified":"2025-04-19T14:39:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:09:55","slug":"vacuum-bottom-bitumen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Vacuum Bottom (VB) Bitumen: Types + Specifications &#038; Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Vacuum Bottom bitumen<\/em><\/strong> is <strong><em>derived from the residue of crude oil distillation in distillation towers<\/em><\/strong>. Visually, VB bitumen is dark brown or black and is <strong><em>very flammable<\/em><\/strong>. Interestingly, in the past, this bitumen was <strong><em>discarded as waste<\/em><\/strong>. However, with technological advancements, it now has uses <em><strong>in various industries such as construction and insulation<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span> That being said, do you know <strong><em>the types, characteristics, and specifications of this bitumen<\/em><\/strong>? If you wish to know more, let us read the rest of this article from <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Iran ETrade<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Vacuum Bottom Bitumen:<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#What_is_Vacuum_Bottom_VB_Bitumen\" >What is Vacuum Bottom (VB) Bitumen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Types_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\" >Types of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#1_Construction_Bitumen\" >1. Construction Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#2_Oxidized_Bitumen\" >2. Oxidized Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#3_Cutback_Bitumen\" >3. Cutback Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#4_Bitumen_Emulsion\" >4. Bitumen Emulsion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Specifications\" >Vacuum Bottom Bitumen Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Characteristics_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\" >Characteristics of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Applications_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\" >Applications of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#The_Production_Process_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\" >The Production Process Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Purchasing_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Current_Market_Situation\" >Purchasing Vacuum Bottom Bitumen: Current Market Situation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Suppliers_in_the_Commodity_Exchange\" >Vacuum Bottom Bitumen Suppliers in the Commodity Exchange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/vacuum-bottom-bitumen\/#Important_Factors_in_The_Pricing_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\" >Important Factors in The Pricing of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Vacuum_Bottom_VB_Bitumen\"><\/span>What is Vacuum Bottom (VB) Bitumen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<blockquote>VB bitumen has many uses as a <strong><em>raw material for fuel, bitumen production, and certain industrial materials<\/em><\/strong>. However, in the past, most of this bitumen was discarded as waste.<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">When bitumen producers distil <strong><em>crude oil<\/em><\/strong> in the production towers, there will remain a residue from this process that is known as Vacuum Bottom bitumen. The <strong><em>key characteristic of its structure<\/em><\/strong> is that it contains <strong><em>hydrocarbons with a carbon number higher than 35<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span> <span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Additionally, bitumen producers refine VB bitumen <strong><em>through various processes<\/em><\/strong> to make it suitable for use in industries such as construction and insulation.<\/span> However, do you know the different types of VB bitumen?<\/p>\r\n<p>(To learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/natural-bitumen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>the types of Natural Bitumen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, read the blog post.)<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3763\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-6.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction of bitumen vacuum batum\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-6-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\"><\/span>Types of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Vacuum Bottom bitumen has different types such as construction, oxidized, cutback bitumen, and bitumen emulsion.<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n<p>In the following sections, we will explain the <em><strong>different types of VB bitumen<\/strong><\/em> in more detail.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Construction_Bitumen\"><\/span>1. Construction Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><strong><em>One of the main applications of Vacuum Bottom bitumen<\/em><\/strong> is in construction. However, most construction engineers prefer to use <strong><em>penetration-grade bitumen<\/em><\/strong> for this purpose.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Oxidized_Bitumen\"><\/span>2. Oxidized Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><strong><em>Oxidized Vacuum Bottom bitumen<\/em><\/strong> is a type of bitumen that undergoes an air-blowing process during production. Its uses are mainly <strong><em>for industrial applications such as manufacturing waterproofing membranes and roof insulation<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cutback_Bitumen\"><\/span>3. Cutback Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The manufacturers mix this type of Vacuum Bottom bitumen with <strong><em>petroleum solvents<\/em><\/strong> to allow its application at lower temperatures. <strong><em>Cutback bitumen\u2019s<\/em><\/strong> most common uses are in situations where rapid application on surfaces is required.<\/p>\r\n<p>(Click to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/cutback-bitumen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Cutback Bitumen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bitumen_Emulsion\"><\/span>4. Bitumen Emulsion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><strong><em>Vacuum Bottom bitumen emulsion<\/em><\/strong> is a type of bitumen that manufacturers mix with water and an emulsifying agent. Its primary application is in <em><strong>road construction projects<\/strong><\/em> which offers easy usage and less environmental impact.<\/p>\r\n<p>(Click to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/bitumen-emulsion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Emulsion Bitumen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Specifications\"><\/span>Vacuum Bottom Bitumen Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">The <strong><em>key characteristics of Vacuum Bottom<\/em><\/strong> bitumen include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Color and Appearance<\/em><\/strong>: Similar to bitumen, black or brown.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Odor<\/em><\/strong>: Similar to bitumen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Chemical Composition<\/em><\/strong>: Contains hydrocarbons with more than 35 carbon atoms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Density<\/em><\/strong>: 1020 kg\/m\u00b3 at 25\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Penetration<\/em><\/strong>: 23 mm.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Viscosity<\/em><\/strong>: Between 450 and 900 at 100\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Flammability<\/em><\/strong>: Highly flammable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Oxidation Sensitivity<\/em><\/strong>: Oxidation can affect its viscosity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(Click to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/viscosity-bitumen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Viscosity<\/strong> <strong>Bitumen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3761\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-5.jpg\" alt=\"Characteristics of vacuum baton\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-5-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\"><\/span>Characteristics of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>The appearance and physical characteristics<\/em><\/strong> of Vacuum Bottom bitumen include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Appearance and Odor: Visually, VB bitumen is similar to other types of bitumen, with <strong><em>a dark brown to black color<\/em><\/strong> and a bituminous odor.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Chemical Composition: <strong><em>Contains hydrocarbons with more than 35 carbon atoms<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">Production Temperature: <strong><em>240-320\u00b0C in distillation towers<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Effect of Air Blowing<\/em><\/strong>: When air is blown into VB bitumen, it is improved, and maltene molecules are converted into asphaltenes, resulting in bitumen with lower penetration and higher smoothness.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Chemical Stability<\/em><\/strong>: High, but highly flammable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Resistance to Mechanical and Dynamic Loads<\/em><\/strong>: Very low and requires modification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(Click to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/bitumen-jumbo-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Jumbo Bag Bitumen<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\"><\/span>Applications of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">As mentioned earlier, Vacuum Bottom bitumen was once considered nothing more than petroleum waste. However, with <strong><em>the analysis and modification of VB bitumen<\/em><\/strong>, it now has various applications, including:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of regular bitumen<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of fuel oil (Mazut)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of power plant fuel<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of industrial fuels and oils<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of insulation materials for buildings<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Production of asphalt coatings for roads<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>(Click to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/performance-grade-bitumen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Performance Grade Bitumen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Production_Process_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\"><\/span>The Production Process Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>To produce bitumen from Vacuum Bottom bitumen<\/em><\/strong>, after the distillation of crude oil in distillation towers, the manufacturers transport the <strong><em>VB bitumen feedstock<\/em><\/strong> to the production unit. There, hot air is blown into the VB bitumen at a specific temperature, which <strong><em>causes its oxidation<\/em><\/strong> and improves its properties.<\/span> <span style=\"background-color: #99ccff;\">As a result of this process, the maltene molecules <strong><em>in the VB bitumen<\/em><\/strong> turn into heavier asphalt molecules, leading to <strong><em>a reduction in the bitumen&#8217;s penetration and a smoother texture<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>(Click to find out the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/bitumen-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>latest bitumen price<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3765\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-7.jpg\" alt=\"Application of bitumen vacuum baton\r\n\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-7.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-7-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchasing_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Current_Market_Situation\"><\/span>Purchasing Vacuum Bottom Bitumen: Current Market Situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>In recent years, <strong><em>due to fluctuations in the global oil market<\/em><\/strong>, the price of Vacuum Bottom bitumen has had a sharp increase, even reaching its highest pricing levels. Additionally, <strong><em>the exchange rates and commodity exchange market prices<\/em><\/strong> have also influenced the cost of VB bitumen.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen_Suppliers_in_the_Commodity_Exchange\"><\/span>Vacuum Bottom Bitumen Suppliers in the Commodity Exchange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; background-color: #99ccff;\"><strong><em>Several suppliers in Iran<\/em><\/strong> produce and offer Vacuum Bottom bitumen. Currently, some of the major suppliers of VB bitumen in Iran include <strong><em>oil refineries in the cities of Tabriz, Isfahan, Tehran, Shiraz, and Bandar Abbas<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Factors_in_The_Pricing_of_Vacuum_Bottom_Bitumen\"><\/span>Important Factors in The Pricing of Vacuum Bottom Bitumen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Several factors affect <strong><em>the price of Vacuum Bottom bitumen<\/em><\/strong> including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><em>Global oil prices<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><em>Supply and demand levels<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><em>Quality of bitumen and its packaging<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><em>Exchange rates for imports<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><em>Competition in the commodity market<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><em>Local government and international policies<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3767\" src=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-8.jpg\" alt=\"Types of bitumen vacuum baton\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-8.jpg 500w, https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-is-bitumen-vacuum-batum-8-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bitumen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>reference<\/strong><\/a> <a class=\"btn-t fixmob-m7 mainbtn-n5 bicn-m7 bxl-m7 js-bprce-n5\" href=\"https:\/\/iranetrade.com\/bitumen-price\">Bitumen Price<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacuum Bottom bitumen is derived from the residue of crude oil distillation in distillation towers. Visually, VB bitumen is dark brown or black and is very flammable. Interestingly, in the past, this bitumen was discarded as waste. However, with technological advancements, it now has uses in various industries such as construction and insulation. 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