Bitumen is a black solid or a viscous liquid derived from crude oil. More than 85% of the world’s bitumen production is used for road construction, 10% is used in other constructions and 5% is used in a variety of other industries, including insulation.

What is Bitumen? Bitumen Meaning & Definition

Bitumen is a viscous substance that exists in a liquid to a semi-solid phase. It has a blackish-brown color.

It is generally composed of asphaltene resin and other petroleum compounds.

Different compositions of bitumen result in different properties.