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Can I easily tell the difference between coal tar and asphalt?

April 26, 2017Asphalt Coal difference EASILY tar

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Can I easily tell the difference between coal tar and asphalt?

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Yes. Asphalt is readily soluble in a petroleum distillate such as kerosene, gasoline or mineral spirits. (This is logical since asphalt is derived from crude oil, as are these solvents.) Coal tar is not soluble in these organic solvents.