What is the difference between Bitumen & Tar?

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2007-08-23 20:05:34 · 2 answers · asked by ANIL E 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

Tar is a general term.
Bitumen is coal tar.

2007-08-23 20:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Tar is a viscous black liquid derived from the destructive distillation of organic matter.

generic term

Bitumen - specifically from petroleum

2007-08-24 03:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by dbondocoy@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋