Sales of exported gilsonite produced in many countries are very valuable. A large number of gilsonite customers are looking for the best form of gilsonite powder and lump from countries where it is cheap, such as India, Turkey and Iran. The quality of this product is one of the reasons for its purchase. Gilsonite or Natural Asphalt, Natural Bitumen is a natural hydrocarbon resin. This natural asphalt is similar to hard petroleum asphalt and is sometimes called natural asphalt, asphalt, or asphaltum. Natural asphalt is produced from the natural mutation of petroleum. This mutation occurred again a million years ago under the influence of bacteria. This bacterial breakdown of the oil resulted in the reduction of saturated hydrocarbons, mainly alkaline oils and light oils, which became heavier and more viscous, to the form of asphalt. These are local materials with variable color, hardness and volatility, consisting mainly of carbon and hydrogen elements and sometimes associated with mineral matter and practically without gas.
Gilsonite is soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents as well as in petroleum asphalt. Because of its unique compatibility, gilsonite is often used to harden softer petroleum products. Gilsonite in bulk is a shiny, black material similar in appearance to the mineral obsidian. It is brittle and easily crushed into a dark brown powder. Gilsonite is found underground in vertical veins or seams that are usually two to six meters wide but can be as wide as 28 meters. Because of its narrow face, Gilsonite is mined today much like it was 50 or 100 years ago. The main difference is that modern miners use pneumatic hammers and mechanical cranes. Since it is a hydrocarbon, it is slightly soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. It is more soluble in oil and diesel than in petroleum. The effect of oil on cement-containing cement is negligible except for the dissolution of exposed particles. It has a melting point of 385°F. Above 240°C some softening occurs and the particles may coalesce. It can use wells to reduce the temperature during the cycle and also has a slightly higher static bottom hole temperature of 300°F.
What is Gilsonite: Bitumen is one of the very special materials in Iran, which has industrial production and minerals, and a large amount is offered in the buying and selling markets. Gilsonite is a natural bitumen extracted from Iranian mines and used in industry in the form of Gilsonite powder or Gilsonite block. The purity of this product is one of its most important properties, which can be exploited depending on the location of the mine. Buying and selling Gilsonite exported from Iran has become one of the strongest business areas that can bring great returns to customers. Direct communication with gilsonite miners in Iran is one of the interests of customers, through which the best gilsonite samples with the required grid and special nest can be easily prepared. This trading company's Gilsonite ash percentage has been praised by domestic and foreign customers for its very high quality. Gilsonite powder is packaged in a 25 kg or 50 lbs. paper bag on a shrink-wrapped plastic or wooden pallet. We can hold 34 bags and 20 pallets per 20ft container and 28.8MT per 40ft container on each pallet. bag like 1000kg jumbo bag or 25 and 50kg polypropylene bag Craft bag is recyclable and most oil companies order this type.
Consumption of gilsonite in industry. Gilsonite is used in many industries. Some of these branches can be named:
- Industrial production of bitumen
- Isogamous production
- Production of insulation against moisture
- Production of sticky minerals
- Production of special chemical dyes
- Production of mixed asphalt of the second class
Sales of Gilsonite: Gilsonite's Top Selling Methods. We mention two general methods of selling Grade A Gilsonite:
- Gilsonite supply in powder form
- Gilsonite supply in lump form
Gilsonite supply in powder form: In this method, the customer informs the supply company according to their needs, what size of powder they need and in what range and analysis they need Gilsonite. The gilsonite extracted from the mine is then processed and packed into the desired size. Small packages of gilsonite are folded into larger packages and are ready to be loaded for export. Gilsonite powder can also be used in the rail export sector. This work can bring greater efficiency to both Gilsonite exporters and Gilsonite customers and buyers.
Gilsonite supply in lump form: The strength and type of gilsonite consumption facilities around the world made it possible to produce and supply the required gilsonite in bulk form. This task has fewer steps than the previous method. After leaving the mine, Gilsonite enters special crushing machines, which are manufactured and prepared in larger sizes compared to the previous method. The prepared Gilsonite is then precisely analyzed according to the customer's requirements and loaded into special containers. The 1-ton big bags are one of the best examples of Gilsonite packaging containers that are receiving a lot of attention in the export sector. Also, this example of packaging brings more suitable prices to customers. Where can I get first class gilsonite: Most of the gilsonite mines in Iran are exclusive to special gilsonite companies. For this reason, the best way to access the best sample of gilsonite for export in the gilsonite exporting country's market is to access the largest gilsonite production and export center in that country. Sinard Bitumen Company is one of the largest domestic groups in Israel, owning various mines and having connections with other miners in Israel, it has been able to bring its customers the best examples of gilsonite and natural bitumen. This trading company has made it possible to export to more than 50 countries around the world and brings customers a very good return on buying and selling Gilsonite. Sinard Bitumen Company has very favorable prices for the purchase of gilsonite exported to Iran, which allows customers to provide better purchasing routes.