Manufacture of Micronized Gilsonite Powder from Turkey and Dubai-UAE

 

Gilsonite micronized powder with a diameter of 80 to 400 mesh and ashes between zero and 25 percent.

Gilsonite, also known as natural asphalt or uintaite, is a naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon used in various industrial applications. Micronized Gilsonite powder is finely ground to a specific particle size range, making it suitable for specialized uses. Here’s a detailed overview:

           Micronized Gilsonite Powder

           Particle Size

• Diameter Range : Micronized Gilsonite powder with a diameter of 80 to 400 mesh.
• 80 mesh : Approximately 177 microns.
• 400 mesh : Approximately 37 microns.

             Ash Content

• Range : Ashes between zero and 25 percent.
• Low Ash Content : Suitable for applications requiring high purity.
• Higher Ash Content : May be acceptable for less stringent applications where some impurities are tolerable.

Applications Of  Micronized Gilsonite Powder

1. Oil and Gas Industry :
   –  Drilling Fluids : Used as a fluid loss control additive in water-based and oil-based drilling fluids, helping to seal permeable formations and reduce fluid loss.
   –  Cementing : Improves the flexibility and stability of cement used in well cementing operations.
2. Foundry :
   –  Sand Casting : Enhances the properties of foundry sands, providing better mold strength and improved surface finish.
3. Asphalt and Road Construction :
   –  Modifier : Enhances the performance of asphalt, improving its resistance to deformation and cracking. Used in road construction and roofing materials.
4. Ink and Coatings :
   –  Ink Production : Provides excellent dispersion and enhances the durability of printing inks.
   –  Coatings : Used in protective coatings for its waterproofing and corrosion-resistant properties.
5. Adhesives :
   –  Binding Agent : Acts as a binder in the production of adhesives and sealants, improving their bonding strength and durability.
6. Rubber Industry :
   –  Reinforcement : Adds strength and stability to rubber compounds, improving their performance in various applications.

         Advantages

• Versatility : Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications due to its unique properties.
• Performance : Improves the performance and durability of products in which it is used.
• Customization : Available in various particle sizes and ash contents to meet specific requirements.

packaging options based on customer order

1. (25kg+-5%) multi-layer laminate bags.
2. (25kg+-5%) multi-layer paper bags.
3. (25kg+-5%) multi-layer Sacks.
4. (One-ton) new jumbo bags.Â
   All the above products can be wrapped, shrinked, and palletized according to customer request.

Handling and Safety Of Micronized Gilsonite Powder

• Storage : Should be stored in a dry, cool place to prevent moisture absorption and degradation of quality.
• Safety Precautions : While generally considered safe, appropriate measures should be taken to avoid inhalation of fine particles and contact with eyes and skin.

Toxicity

Gilsonite also in its unaltered state is non-carcinogenic, non- mutagenic, and non-toxic by recognized test procedures, which include the modified Ames assay test, chronic feeding studies for the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and NIOSH protocols.

processes for the production of micronized Gilsonite

Natural Bitumen powder are dangerous and energy inefficient. Micronized Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder is quite often presently produced by pulverizing Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen lumps in mechanical milling equipment. Particularly in circumstances where very finely sized particles are acquired, conventional milling results are dependent upon substantial energy consumption. As such, if it was possible to determine a method of production of micronized Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder which either used means other than mechanical milling or a mechanical milling process that significantly decreased the energy requirement, it would be desirable from an economic perspective.

We can provide a micronized Gilsonite powder product wherein 95% of the particles in the Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder product is less than about 75 microns in size. In addition to the novel method of production of Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder disclosed herein, the micronized Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder which is the product of the process of the present invention represents an advance in the production of this product over the state of the art. The product which is produced using the method of the present invention, micronized Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen powder, will be comprised of particles of the relatively consistent size and a very small micron measurement. Macaronically sized Gilsonite/Natural Bitumen particles have significant commercial utility and benefit.

ZUMRUT company has 3 complete lines for producing micronized powder (Hammer mill, Alevators, 3 silos for feed storage, 3 separator mills, 3 bag filters and 3 automatic filling envelopes and all accessories), A unit of niches (850 square meters) for products Storage, 1800 square meters of niches (300-tonne floor concrete) for depot and primary feed storage (Gilsonite hollows), a laboratory unit equipped for quality analysis and control. The company also has a forklift truck for loading, palletizing and pallet packing systems and three 60 tons bunker screwdriver.

Characteristics Micronized Gilsonite Powder

Processing of Gilsonite also now removes most of  inert contaminants and newer, more powerful, solvents make the higher softening point grades more interesting to the user. Gilsonite grad by softening point and mesh size. In addition, all grades carry a degree of quality far superior to those first small amounts of crude Gilsonite marketed in the 1880s. Our grade of Gilsonite is finely powdered. Its softening point is 130–204 °C (265–400 °F).

Data Sheet of Gilsonite (5-10%)

Data Sheet Of Gilsonite (5-10%)

 

Data Sheet of Gilsonite (10-15%)

 

Data Sheet Of Gilsonite (10-15%)

 

Data Sheet of Gilsonite (15-20%)

Data Sheet Of Gilsonite (15-20%)

 

Data Sheet of Gilsonite (20-25%)

 

Data Sheet Of Gilsonite (20-25%)