# Explosives (technology)

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

## Cost

400 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)

- [Sulfur processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sulfur-processing.md)

## Leads to (7)

- [Atomic bomb](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/atomic-bomb.md)
- [Cliff explosives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cliff-explosives.md)
- [Hydraulic fracturing technologies](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fracking.md)
- [Land mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/land-mine.md)
- [Military](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/military-4.md)
- [Rocketry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rocketry.md)
- [Tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tank.md)

## Unlocks (1 recipes)

### Explosives (`explosive-glycerol`)

- 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 100 × [Glycerol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/glycerol.md), 150 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md)
- Results: 5 × [Explosives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/explosives.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Explosives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/explosives.md)