# Lithium Processing (technology) internal name `lithium-processing` · tier 6 (pY science pack 3, [tier 6](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/6.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing/ ## Cost 2000 units of (1 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 2 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 6 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 10 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 20 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 180 s each. ## Requires (2) - [Coated container](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coated-container.md) - [Antimonium Silicate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sb-silicate.md) ## Leads to (4) - [Filtration - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/filtration-mk02.md) - [Nuclear power](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power.md) - [Semiconductor doping 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/semiconductor-doping-mk02.md) - [Portable solar panel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/solar-panel-equipment.md) ## Unlocks (12 recipes) ### Anolyte (`anolyte`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 2 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 100 × [Mother Liquor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mother-liquor.md), 100 × [Hot Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-solution.md), 100 × [Phosphoric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phosphoric-acid.md) - Results: 100 × [Anolyte](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anolyte.md) - Made in: Electrolyzer MK 01, Electrolyzer MK 02, Electrolyzer MK 03, Electrolyzer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Hot Solution (`hot-solution`) - 20 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Salt Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/salt-solution.md), 50 × [Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mibc.md), 1 × [Tributyl Phosphate (TBP)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tbp.md), 2 × [Zinc chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-chloride.md) - Results: 100 × [Hot Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-solution.md) - Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Lithium Plate (`lithium`) - 5 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 1 × [Lithium Hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-hydroxide.md) - Results: 2 × [Lithium Plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium.md) - Made in: Electrolyzer MK 01, Electrolyzer MK 02, Electrolyzer MK 03, Electrolyzer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Lithium Hydroxide (`lithium-hydroxide`) - 200 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2000 × [Slaked lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/slacked-lime.md), 20 × [Lithium Carbonate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-carbonate.md), 1 × [Coated container](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coated-container.md) - Results: 40 × [Lithium Hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-hydroxide.md), 80 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Lithium peroxide (`lithium-peroxide`) - 5 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 300 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 100 × [Hydrogen peroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen-peroxide.md), 2 × [Lithium Hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-hydroxide.md) - Results: 5 × [Lithium peroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-peroxide.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Lithium Carbonate (`mother-liquor`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 100 × [R4 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r4.md), 1 × [Sodium carbonate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-carbonate.md), 1 × [Glassware](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flask.md) - Results: 100 × [Mother Liquor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mother-liquor.md), 1 × [Lithium Carbonate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium-carbonate.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Mother Liquor (`mother-liquor-prime`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 100 × [Hot Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-solution.md), 5 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md) - Results: 20 × [Mother Liquor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mother-liquor.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### R1 Solution (`r1`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 1 × [Nanocrystalline cellulose](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nano-cellulose.md), 100 × [Anolyte](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anolyte.md), 100 × [Vacuum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/vacuum.md) - Results: 100 × [R1 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r1.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### R2 Solution (`r2`) - 5 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 50 × [R1 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r1.md) - Results: 50 × [R2 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r2.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### R3 Solution (`r3`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 100 × [R2 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r2.md) - Results: 100 × [R3 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r3.md) - Made in: Evaporator MK 01, Evaporator MK 01 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 02, Evaporator MK 02 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 03, Evaporator MK 03 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 04, Evaporator MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### R4 Solution (`r4`) - 10 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 100 × [R3 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r3.md), 5 × [Sodium hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-hydroxide.md) - Results: 100 × [R4 Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/r4.md) - Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md) ### Salt Solution (`salt-solution`) - 20 s · tier 6 - Ingredients: 1 × [Antimony Silicate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sb-silicate.md), 150 × [Geothermal Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/geothermal-water.md) - Results: 0.01 × [Plutonium 238](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pu-238.md) (1% chance), 100 × [Salt Solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/salt-solution.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Lithium Processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/lithium-processing.md)