bitumi
Bitumi is the Italian plural form of bitume, a viscous black hydrocarbon used as a binder and waterproofing material in construction. In Italian technical literature, bitumi refers to both natural asphalt deposits and refined bitumen obtained from crude oil.
Natural bitumen occurs in geological deposits and lakes where it can flow slowly to the surface. Refined
Bitumen is most widely used as a binder in asphalt concrete for road and airfield pavements, and
Properties and performance are described by metrics such as penetration grade, softening point, and viscosity, which
Environmental and safety considerations include potential soil and water contamination from spills and emissions during heating