# Boron 2 (technology)

internal name `boron-mk02` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/boron-mk02/

## Cost

700 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 (1)

- [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/chemical-science-pack.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Magnetic Core](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/magnetic-core.md)
- [Nucleosynthesis](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nucleo.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Boron trioxide dust (`b2o3-milling`)

- 3 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Boron trioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-trioxide.md)
- Results: 40 × [Boron trioxide dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/b2o3-dust.md)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Boron 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/boron-mk02.md)

### Boron (`boron`)

- 5 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 3 × [Boron mixture](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-mixture.md), 300 × [Refined syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/refsyngas.md), 300 × [Hydrogen chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen-chloride.md)
- Results: 2 × [Boron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron.md), 50 × [Diborane](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diborane.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Boron 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/boron-mk02.md)

### Boron carbide (`boron-carbide`)

- 5 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 2 × [Boron trioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-trioxide.md), 7 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md)
- Results: 3 × [Boron carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-carbide.md), 30 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md)
- Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Boron 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/boron-mk02.md)

### Boron mixture (`boron-mixture`)

- 5 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 15 × [Boron trioxide dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/b2o3-dust.md), 15 × [Acetylene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetylene.md), 5 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md)
- Results: 5 × [Boron mixture](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/boron-mixture.md)
- Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Boron 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/boron-mk02.md)