# Niobium (technology) internal name `niobium` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium/ ## Cost 250 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) - [Drill heads - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/drill-head-mk01.md) - [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/organic-solvent.md) ## Leads to (5) - [Alloy smelting - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk02.md) - [Electric energy distribution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electric-energy-distribution-2.md) - [Evaporation processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-processing-machines-2.md) - [Iron processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/iron-mk02.md) - [Logistic robotics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/logistic-robotics.md) ## Unlocks (9 recipes) ### Niobium complex (`niobium-complex`) - 3.5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 50 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md), 100 × [Hydrogen chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen-chloride.md), 10 × [Niobium concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-concentrate.md) - Results: 100 × [Niobium complex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/niobium-complex.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium concentrate (`niobium-concentrate`) - 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 15 × [Niobium dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-dust.md) - Results: 10 × [Niobium concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-concentrate.md), 2 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) - Made in: Classifier MK 01, Classifier MK 01 (Legacy), Classifier MK 02, Classifier MK 02 (Legacy), Classifier MK 03, Classifier MK 03 (Legacy), Classifier MK 04, Classifier MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Fine breaking of niobium ore (`niobium-dust`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Niobium powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-powder.md) - Results: 10 × [Niobium dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-dust.md), 2 × [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: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium mine (`niobium-mine`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 1 × [Soil extractor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk01.md), 30 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 30 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Niobium mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-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: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium oxide (`niobium-oxide`) - 3.5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 250 × [Nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/nitrogen.md), 50 × [Niobium complex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/niobium-complex.md) - Results: 10 × [Niobium oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-oxide.md) - Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium pipe (`niobium-pipe`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 1 × [Niobium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-plate.md) - Results: 2 × [Niobium pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-pipe.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: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium pipe to ground (`niobium-pipe-to-ground`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 10 × [Niobium pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-pipe.md), 1 × [Niobium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-plate.md) - Results: 2 × [Niobium pipe to ground](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-pipe-to-ground.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: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Niobium plate (`niobium-plate`) - 3.5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 20 × [Salt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/salt.md), 6 × [Niobium oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-oxide.md) - Results: 4 × [Niobium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-plate.md) - Made in: Electrolyzer MK 01, Electrolyzer MK 02, Electrolyzer MK 03, Electrolyzer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md) ### Crush niobium ore (`niobium-powder`) - 3.5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Niobium ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-ore.md) - Results: 5 × [Niobium powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-powder.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: [Niobium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/niobium.md)