Thermo-rheological properties of coal-tar pitch modified with phenol-formaldehyde resin

Abstract

Test results of changing the thermo-rheological properties of coal-tar pitch under influence of phenol-formaldehyde resin are presented in this research work. Influence of modifying agent amount and crosslinking conditions (time) of resin in bitumen was evaluated. Tests were carried out using the rheometer in oscillation mode. They enabled the evaluation of changes in bitumen viscous and elastic properties and draw the conclusions about changes in bitumen structure on that basis. Compositions of the coal-tar pitch with phenol-formaldehyde resin show increased thermal and mechanical resistance. Furthermore, phenol-formaldehyde resin has an effect on increase in the coal-tar pitch viscosity. It probably results from the increased content of components of higher average molecular mass in the pitch and lower solubility in organic solvents.