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Natural bitumen, mineral bitumen or Gilsonite<\/em><\/strong> is a natural resinous hydrocarbon<\/strong><\/em>. This bitumen<\/strong><\/em> is similar to hard petroleum asphalt<\/strong><\/em> and is classified by geologists as a substance soluble in petroleum solvents. In this article, we will talk more about natural mineral bitumen<\/strong><\/em>, Gilsonite applications<\/strong><\/em>, Gilsonite mine in Iran<\/strong><\/em>, global natural bitumen price<\/strong><\/em>, and what mineral bitumen is<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

What is Gilsonite or natural bitumen?<\/h2>\n

Gilsonite,<\/strong><\/em> or natural bitumen<\/strong><\/em>, is a stone impregnated with bitumen<\/em><\/strong> (asphaltite), which is solid. There are natural bitumen mines<\/strong><\/em> in different countries like America and Iran. The mines<\/strong> in Iran<\/strong> <\/em>are mostly located in Kermanshah province. Mineral bitumen<\/strong><\/em> has a relatively high melting temperature and is used primarily as electrical insulation or waterproof compounds<\/strong><\/em>. (Be aware of latest Bitumen Price<\/strong><\/em><\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Gilsonite powder<\/h2>\n
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Gilsonite <\/strong><\/em>is widely available in Iran<\/strong><\/em>, and Iran is known as the largest hub for buying and selling natural bitumen<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Gilsonite powder<\/em><\/strong>, or natural bitumen powder<\/em><\/strong>, is a s<\/strong>olid hydrocarbon material<\/strong><\/em> extracted from the compression of organic materials over millions of years. Natural gilsonite<\/strong><\/em> is dark brown to black and shiny, and can be easily ground into powder. Gilsonite’s chemical formula<\/strong><\/em> consists of complex hydrocarbons and a small amount of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Natural gilsonite powder<\/strong><\/em> dissolves in aromatic and organic solvents<\/strong><\/em> easily, and because of this property, it usually has uses as an additive in various products<\/strong><\/em>. Gilsonite and its powder<\/strong><\/em> are obtained from 100% natural sources, which makes it environmentally friendly<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Gilsonite<\/p>\n

Types of natural mine bitumen and its different grades<\/h2>\n

The type and grade of Gilsonite powder <\/strong><\/em>largely depends on the intended application. It is substantial for industries to understand the specifications and features of each grade<\/strong><\/em> to ensure optimal performance in their products.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Petroleum mineral bitumen<\/strong> <\/em>or Gilsonite<\/strong> <\/em>is classified into different types and grades<\/strong><\/em> based on specific criteria that determine their application and use. This classification helps various industries to identify and choose the proper natural bitumen powder<\/strong><\/em> for their needs. In the following, we mention different types and grades after Gilsonite processing<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\"Types<\/p>\n

Gilsonite grade A<\/h3>\n