# Cobalt processing - Stage 2 (technology)

internal name `cobalt-mk02` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-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 (3)

- [Acrylic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/acrylic.md)
- [Alloy smelting - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk03.md)
- [Super steel - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/super-steel-mk01.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Super crystalline structure (`cobalt-nx`)

- 8 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 3 × [Cobalt oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-oxide.md), 10 × [Ceramic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ceramic.md)
- Results: 3 × [Super crystalline structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-nx.md)
- Made in: Nanomaterial factory MK 01, Nanomaterial factory MK 02, Nanomaterial factory MK 03, Nanomaterial factory MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk02.md)

### Cobalt oxide (`cobalt-oxide`)

- 4 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 3 × [Clean cobalt sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-sulfate-02.md)
- Results: 3 × [Cobalt oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-oxide.md), 100 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Leaching station MK 01, Leaching station MK 02, Leaching station MK 03, Leaching station MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk02.md)

### Cobalt sulfate (`cobalt-sulfate`)

- 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 150 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 3 × [Lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lime.md), 3 × [Cobalt extract](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-extract.md)
- Results: 3 × [Cobalt sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-sulfate.md)
- Made in: Leaching station MK 01, Leaching station MK 02, Leaching station MK 03, Leaching station MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk02.md)

### Clean cobalt sulfate (`cobalt-sulfate-02`)

- 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 300 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 3 × [Cobalt sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-sulfate.md)
- Results: 3 × [Clean cobalt sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cobalt-sulfate-02.md)
- Made in: Leaching station MK 01, Leaching station MK 02, Leaching station MK 03, Leaching station MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cobalt processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk02.md)