# Desulfurization (technology)

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

## 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 (1)

- [Mining machines - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machines-mk04.md)

## Unlocks (6 recipes)

### Produce lubricant from aromatics (`aromatics-to-lubricant`)

- 5 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 150 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Results: 100 × [Lubricant](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/lubricant.md), 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md)
- Made in: Desulfurizator unit MK 01, Desulfurizator unit MK 02, Desulfurizator unit MK 03, Desulfurizator unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)

### Desulfurizator unit MK 01 (`desulfurizator-unit`)

- 1 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 3 × [Storage tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/storage-tank.md), 1 × [Chemical plant MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-plant-mk01.md), 40 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 50 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 4 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md)
- Results: 1 × [Desulfurizator unit MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/desulfurizator-unit.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)

### Ammonia (`extract-ammonia-scrude`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Shale oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/scrude.md), 1 × [Molybdenum plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-plate.md)
- Results: 250 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md), 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md)
- Made in: Desulfurizator unit MK 01, Desulfurizator unit MK 02, Desulfurizator unit MK 03, Desulfurizator unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)

### Nitrogen (`extract-nitrogen-scrude`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Shale oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/scrude.md), 2 × [Nickel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nickel-plate.md)
- Results: 100 × [Nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nitrogen.md), 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md)
- Made in: Desulfurizator unit MK 01, Desulfurizator unit MK 02, Desulfurizator unit MK 03, Desulfurizator unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)

### Olefins (`extract-olefin-scrude`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Shale oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/scrude.md), 1 × [Nichrome](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nichrome.md)
- Results: 100 × [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md), 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md)
- Made in: Desulfurizator unit MK 01, Desulfurizator unit MK 02, Desulfurizator unit MK 03, Desulfurizator unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)

### Water (`sulfur-void-water`)

- 1 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md), 50 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 10 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Desulfurizator unit MK 01, Desulfurizator unit MK 02, Desulfurizator unit MK 03, Desulfurizator unit MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Desulfurization](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/desulfurization.md)