A student International Oil and Gas University of has developed a method for producing a dye from sulfur

Laboratory tests were conducted in the laboratory of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Ecology at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University to produce dyes from ordinary sulfur extracted at the «Galkynyş» gas field. As a result, sulfuric acid was obtained from ordinary sulfur. A chemical reaction between sulfuric acid and aluminum formed aluminum sulfate. Gypsum, lime, and other components were then added to the aluminum sulfate, resulting in dyes and adhesives.

The novelty of the research work by university student Maral Gullyyeva, "A Method for Obtaining a Dye from Sulfur," was registered as an invention by the State Service for Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan.

This innovative dye is fire-resistant, resistant to degradation, and has antiseptic properties, meaning it does not support the growth of harmful microorganisms. It is harmless to living organisms, the surrounding air, and the soil environment; aluminum sulfate is classified as a food additive under the designation E520. The production of the corresponding paints and adhesives is cost-effective and does not require complex technologies. This demonstrates the potential for processing sulfur associated with gas at hydrogen sulfide fields by creating additional production capacity, which could have a significant impact on the development of Turkmenistan's oil, gas, and chemical industries. The resulting paints and adhesives can be used in various sectors of the national economy, particularly in construction and repair work, as well as in the production of paper, leather, textiles, and other similar industries.

Source: "Nebit-gaz" newspaper