# Molybdenum processing (technology) internal name `molybdenum-processing` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing/ ## Cost 360 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 (2) - [Iron processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/iron-mk02.md) - [Vanadium processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vanadium-processing.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Aramid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/aramid.md) - [Seaweed - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/seaweed-mk02.md) ## Unlocks (9 recipes) ### Crush molybdenite ore (`crushing-molybdenite`) - 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Molybdenum ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-ore.md) - Results: 5 × [Molybdenite powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-molybdenite.md), 2 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md) - Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Milling molybdenite powder (`milling-molybdenite`) - 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Molybdenite powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-molybdenite.md) - Results: 10 × [Molybdenite dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenite-dust.md), 1 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md) - Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum mine (`mo-mine`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 50 × [Lamp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-lamp.md), 3 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 4 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 30 × [Iron niobium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbfe-alloy.md), 100 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 30 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Molybdenum mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mo-mine.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: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenite pulp (`molybdenite-pulp`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 300 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 20 × [Molybdenite dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenite-dust.md) - Results: 100 × [Molybdenite pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molybdenite-pulp.md) - Made in: Agitator MK 01, Agitator MK 02, Agitator MK 03, Agitator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum concentrate (`molybdenum-concentrate`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 150 × [Molybdenite pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molybdenite-pulp.md), 200 × [Nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nitrogen.md) - Results: 10 × [Molybdenum concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-concentrate.md), 150 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Hydrocyclone MK 01, Hydrocyclone MK 02, Hydrocyclone MK 03, Hydrocyclone MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) (`molybdenum-filtration`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 100 × [Molybdenum pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molybdenum-pulp.md), 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md) - Results: 10 × [Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-sulfide.md) - Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) (`molybdenum-oxide`) - 3 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-sulfide.md), 100 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md) - Results: 10 × [Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-oxide.md), 1 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum plate (`molybdenum-plate`) - 3 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Molybdenum trioxide (MoO3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-oxide.md), 100 × [Hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen.md) - Results: 3 × [Molybdenum plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-plate.md), 10 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Made in: Electrolyzer MK 01, Electrolyzer MK 02, Electrolyzer MK 03, Electrolyzer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md) ### Molybdenum pulp (`molybdenum-pulp`) - 10 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 300 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 30 × [Molybdenum concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-concentrate.md) - Results: 100 × [Molybdenum pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molybdenum-pulp.md), 200 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Thickener MK 01, Thickener MK 02, Thickener MK 03, Thickener MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Molybdenum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/molybdenum-processing.md)