Description

Clean stone, unwashed, even gradation.
Commonly used in asphalt production.

There are three main types of asphalt: Hot Asphalt, MC Cold Mix, and UPM. There are also different varieties of these asphalts for summer and winter use.
What materials are in asphalt?
asphalt, black or brown petroleum-like material that has a consistency varying from viscous liquid to glassy solid. It is obtained either as a residue from the distillation of petroleum or from natural deposits. Asphalt consists of compounds of hydrogen and carbon with minor proportions of nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.

Facts:
Did you know?
Most of Canada’s highways and (non-rural) roads are composed of asphalt, because asphalt costs less to place than concrete.