# Cobalt processing - Stage 1 (technology)

internal name `cobalt-mk01` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk01/

## Cost

450 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Biotechnology - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/biotech-mk02.md)

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Cobalt extract (`cobalt-extract`)

- 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 450 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md), 150 × [Cyanic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/cyanic-acid.md), 15 × [Mixed ores](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mixed-ores.md)
- Results: 3 × [Cobalt extract](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-extract.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk01.md)

### Cobalt fluoride (`cobalt-fluoride`)

- 10 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Acid gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acidgas.md), 3 × [Cobalt extract](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-extract.md), 3 × [Rare earth oxides](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reo.md), 100 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 3 × [Cobalt fluoride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-fluoride.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk01.md)

### Mixed ores (`mixed-ores`)

- 2.5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 8 × [Copper ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-ore.md), 8 × [Nickel ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-nickel.md), 4 × [Rare earth ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-ore.md)
- Results: 5 × [Mixed ores](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mixed-ores.md), 0.5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk01.md)