Solubility Of Asphalt Materials In Trichloroethylene

Assembly of the filtering apparatus is depicted below, along with details of its component parts:

1. Bitumen Crucible or Gooch Crucible: Glazed both inside and outside, except for the outer bottom surface. Dimensions approximately 44 mm diameter at the top, tapering to 36 mm at the bottom, with a depth of 20-30 mm.

2. Glass Microfiber Filter Pad: Diameter of 32–34 mm, fine porosity, fast flow rate, with a particle retention of 1.5 µm.

3. Filter Flask: Heavy-wall flask with a side tube, available in capacities of 250 or 500 mL.

4. Filter Tube: Inside diameter ranging from 40 to 42 mm.

5. Rubber Tubing or Adapter: Used to secure the crucible on the filter tube.

6. Erlenmeyer Flask: Capacity of 125 mL.

7. Oven: Capable of maintaining a temperature of 110 ±5°C.