Glossary – Definitions
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Bitumen; bitumen

Bitumen is a colloidal system composed of hydrocarbons (e.g. aliphatic, naphthenic and aromatic compounds) produced during the oil refining process. Some minor elements can also be detected, such as sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen.

Carbonation; carbonation

Over time, the hydrates formed from the reaction of cement and water, and in particular the portlandite crystals (Ca(OH) ₂ ), carbonate