# Aerogel (technology)

internal name `aerogel` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel/

## Cost

1100 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (2)

- [Epoxy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/epoxy.md)
- [Quartz processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/quartz-mk03.md)

## Leads to (3)

- [Dhilmos - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/dhilmos.md)
- [Automated smart farms](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mega-farm.md)
- [Microfibers](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/microfibers.md)

## Unlocks (5 recipes)

### Aerogel (`aerogel`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Soaked gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/soaked-gel.md)
- Results: 4 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md)
- Made in: Evaporator MK 01, Evaporator MK 01 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 02, Evaporator MK 02 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 03, Evaporator MK 03 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 04, Evaporator MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)

### Carbon aerogel (`carbon-aerogel`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md), 1 × [Purified quartz](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/purified-quartz.md), 50 × [Nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nitrogen.md)
- Results: 1 × [Carbon aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-aerogel.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)

### Clear RF gel (`clean-rf-gel`)

- 20 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [RF gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rf-gel.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 1 × [Clear RF gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/clean-rf-gel.md), 100 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)

### RF gel (`rf-gel`)

- 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 4 × [Resorcinol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/resorcinol.md), 100 × [Formaldehyde](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanal.md)
- Results: 1 × [RF gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rf-gel.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)

### Soaked gel (`soaked-gel`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Clear RF gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/clean-rf-gel.md), 40 × [Acetone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetone.md)
- Results: 50 × [Soaked gel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/soaked-gel.md)
- Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aerogel.md)