What is BS EN 13303 - Loss in the mass of industrial bitumen after heating about?
BS EN 13303 is the European standard on bitumen and bituminous binders that discusses the mass of bitumen after heating.
BS EN 13303 specifies a method for the determination of the loss in mass of industrial bitumen after heating. The method is used to detect volatile components. The method can be performed at various test temperatures, but 163 °C is the reference temperature.
Who is BS EN 13303 - Loss in the mass of industrial bitumen after heating for?
BS EN 13303 on bitumen and bituminous binders is useful for:
- Manufacturers of bituminous products
- Manufacturers of waxes and petroleum products
- Manufacturers of binders and sealing materials
Why should you use BS EN 13303 - Loss in the mass of industrial bitumen after heating?
Loss on heating is the ratio between the loss in mass after heating a sample and its initial mass expressed as a percentage of the latter.
BS EN 13303 provides the apparatus requirements for the weighted sample of bitumen to be heated for a specified time at a specified temperature.
BS EN 13303 navigates you through the sampling and test procedure on industrial bitumen to determine the mass loss after heating.
Calculation and expression of results are specified in BS EN 13303 after heating the test sample of bitumen.
Furthermore, BS EN 13303 allows you to make industrial bitumen, evaluate the loss on heating that controls bitumen volatility, and analyse hardening susceptibility. As a result, you can use bituminous binders for your building construction ensuring its consistency, durability and resistance to weathering and water action.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13303:2017 supersedes EN 13303:2009. BS EN 13303:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13303:2009. These include:
- The method can be performed at various test temperatures, but 163 °C is the reference temperature
- Expression of results has been made more precise.
