Comparison & Difference Between Asphalt, Bitumen, and Tar
The following table shows the comparison & difference between asphalt, bitumen, and tar.
| Property | Tar | Bitumen | Asphalt |
| 1. Existing state | Solid as a viscous liquid | Usually solid at normal temperature | Solid or semi-solid |
| 2. Colour | Deep black | Dark black | Blackish brown |
| 3. Effect on heating | Becomes less viscous on heating | Becomes liquid on heating | Burns with smoke and becomes plastic at 250 C |
| 4. Adhesive Power | Very good | Good | Not much |
| 5. Setting time | More as compared to bitumen and asphalt | Not much | Not much |
| 6. Resistance to acid and water | Less | Good | Good |
| 7. Carbon content | Most | More | Less |
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