Spray Applied Polymer Surface Seals - TSP2
Spray Applied Polymer Surface Seals - TSP2
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Asphalt Emulsion<br />
• Emulsion = A non-continuous<br />
phase suspended in a<br />
continuous phase<br />
• Broken = complete<br />
separation of phases<br />
Photomicrograph of o/w asphalt<br />
emulsion<br />
(round particles are asphalt)<br />
Water in Oil<br />
Emulsion<br />
Oil in Water<br />
Emulsion<br />
Broken<br />
Emulsion<br />
Broken is the “technical” term for a separation of phases. When an emulsion<br />
breaks, sometimes the asphalt rises to the top, sometimes it falls to the<br />
bottom, depending upon the specific gravity of the asphalt. Most asphalts<br />
have specific gravities very close to that of water (1.000), but are generally<br />
slightly higher.<br />
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