Physical Properties of arax
Ash Content ( WT % )	1 – 20
Moisture Content ( WT % )	0.5 – 1.5
Volatile Matter ( WT % )	60 – 65
Fixed Carbon	25 – 35
Solubility In CS2 ( WT % )	85 – 90
Solubility In TCE ( WT % )	60 – 70
Normal Heptan Insol ( WT %)	60 – 70
Specific Gravity 25 C	1.1 – 1.2
Colour	Black
Softening Point C	190 – 250
Penetaration 25 C / 0. Tmm	0 – 2
Carbon	75 – 82
Hydrogen	6 – 9
Nitrogen	0.8 – 1.5
Sulphur	3 – 6
Oxygen	1.5 – www.bitumen.loxblog.com2.5