# Nickel processing - Stage 3 (technology) internal name `nickel-mk03` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03/ ## Cost 800 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 (3) - [Additives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/additives.md) - [Biofilm](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/biofilm.md) - [Nickel processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk02.md) ## Leads to (1) - [Nickel processing - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk04.md) ## Unlocks (14 recipes) ### High grade nickel (`high-grade-nickel`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 300 × [Prepared nickel solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-prepared-solution.md), 1 × [Biofilm](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biofilm.md) - Results: 3 × [High grade nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-nickel.md) - Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Molten nickel (`molten-nickel-00`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-02.md), 300 × [Boric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/boric-acid.md), 2 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md), 3 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md) - Results: 50 × [Molten nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-nickel.md), 1 × [Pyrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pyrite.md) - Made in: Electrolyzer MK 01, Electrolyzer MK 02, Electrolyzer MK 03, Electrolyzer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Molten nickel (`molten-nickel-02`) - 4 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-01.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 60 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md) - Results: 40 × [Molten nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-nickel.md) - Made in: Basic oxygen furnace MK 01, Basic oxygen furnace MK 02, Basic oxygen furnace MK 03, Basic oxygen furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Molten nickel (`molten-nickel-02-2`) - 4 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-04.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 60 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md) - Results: 150 × [Molten nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-nickel.md) - Made in: Basic oxygen furnace MK 01, Basic oxygen furnace MK 02, Basic oxygen furnace MK 03, Basic oxygen furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Molten nickel (`molten-nickel-03`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 1 × [High grade nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-nickel.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 90 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md) - Results: 180 × [Molten nickel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-nickel.md) - Made in: Basic oxygen furnace MK 01, Basic oxygen furnace MK 02, Basic oxygen furnace MK 03, Basic oxygen furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel overflow (`nickel-overflow`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-02.md), 30 × [Glycerol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/glycerol.md) - Results: 100 × [Nickel overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-overflow.md) - Made in: Leaching station MK 01, Leaching station MK 02, Leaching station MK 03, Leaching station MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel overflow (`nickel-overflow-2`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-slime.md), 100 × [Xylenol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/xylenol.md) - Results: 50 × [Nickel overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-overflow.md) - Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Prepared nickel solution (`nickel-prepared-solution`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-04.md), 200 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 4 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md) - Results: 100 × [Prepared nickel solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-prepared-solution.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel pulp (stage 1) (`nickel-pulp-01`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 2 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 5 × [Salt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/salt.md), 100 × [Prepared nickel pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/prepared-nickel-pulp.md) - Results: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-01.md) - Made in: Agitator MK 01, Agitator MK 02, Agitator MK 03, Agitator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel pulp (stage 2) (`nickel-pulp-02`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-01.md), 200 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 150 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md) - Results: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-02.md) - Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel pulp (stage 3) (`nickel-pulp-03`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-tailings.md), 2 × [Ammonium chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ammonium-chloride.md), 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) - Results: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-03.md) - Made in: Scrubber MK 01, Scrubber MK 02, Scrubber MK 03, Scrubber MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel pulp (stage 4) (`nickel-pulp-04`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-03.md), 200 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md), 50 × [Aerofloat 15](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aerofloat-15.md) - Results: 100 × [Nickel pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-pulp-04.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Nickel tailings (`nickel-tailings`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Nickel overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-overflow.md), 50 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md) - Results: 50 × [Nickel slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-slime.md), 50 × [Nickel tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nickel-tailings.md) - Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md) ### Prepared nickel pulp (`prepared-nickel-pulp`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 1 × [Nickel (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-nickel.md) - Results: 50 × [Prepared nickel pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/prepared-nickel-pulp.md), 100 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Hydrocyclone MK 01, Hydrocyclone MK 02, Hydrocyclone MK 03, Hydrocyclone MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Nickel processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nickel-mk03.md)