X-ray fluorescence detection of waste engine oil residue in asphalt and its effect on cracking in service
- 23 July 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Pavement Engineering
- Vol. 11 (6), 541-553
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2010.488729
Abstract
This paper documents the discovery of waste engine oil residues in pavements across Ontario, Canada. We have found that recovered asphalts from a large majority of poorly performing contracts test positive for zinc through X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. In contrast, neither the aggregates nor any of the well-performing asphalts showed any signs of the metal. Since zinc dialkyldithiophosphates are universal additives in engine oils, we inferred that the use of waste oil residues in asphalt must be widespread. Further analysis of 2008 quality assurance samples taken for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation substantiated this, with most samples testing positive for zinc. XRF analysis of straight waste oil residues suggests that typical modification levels are in the 5–20% range. The damaging effect of this additive through increased physical and chemical hardening is briefly discussed with reference to previous studies on unexplained, premature and excessive thermal cracking.Keywords
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