# Nuclear Power - Stage 3 (technology)

internal name `nuclear-power-mk03` · tier 9 (Utility science pack, [tier 9](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/9.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03/

## Cost

3600 units of (1 × [Utility science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/utility-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-4.md), 3 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 10 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 30 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 60 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 100 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 20 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 600 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Non Renewables - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nonrenewable-mk03.md)
- [Nuclear Power - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk02.md)
- [Uranium processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/uranium-mk03.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Bhoddos - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/bhoddos-mk04.md)
- [Quantum computing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/space-science-pack.md)

## Unlocks (21 recipes)

### Americium oxide waste stream (`ac-oxygenated`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 80 × [Americium curium waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ac.md), 200 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Results: 40 × [Americium oxide waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ac-oxygenated.md)
- Made in: Hydroclassifier MK 01, Hydroclassifier MK 02, Hydroclassifier MK 03, Hydroclassifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Americium Oxide (`americium-reduction`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 60 × [Americium oxide waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ac-oxygenated.md), 10 × [Thorium oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/th-oxide.md)
- Results: 20 × [Curium oxide waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/c-oxygenated.md), 5 × [Americium Oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/americium-oxide.md)
- Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Americium 241 (`americium-seperation`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 5 × [Americium Oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/americium-oxide.md)
- Results: 2.5 × [Americium 241](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/am-241.md) (50% chance of 5), 2.5 × [Americium 243](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/am-243.md) (50% chance of 5)
- Made in: Particle accelerator MK 01, Particle accelerator MK 02, Particle accelerator MK 03, Particle accelerator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Curium 250 (`curium-reduction`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 60 × [Curium oxide waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/c-oxygenated.md), 3 × [Lithium Plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium.md)
- Results: 2 × [Curium 250](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cm-250.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Uranium 234 (`fuel-cell-mk03-dissolve`)

- 15 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Used up uranium fuel cell MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/used-up-uranium-fuel-cell-mk03.md), 15 × [Sodium hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-hydroxide.md), 250 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 250 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md)
- Results: 20 × [Uranium 234](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-234.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Fuel rod MK 04 (`fuelrod-mk04`)

- 4 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 4 × [Curium 250](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cm-250.md), 1 × [Coated container](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coated-container.md)
- Results: 1 × [Fuel rod MK 04](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fuelrod-mk04.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Molten fluoride with thorium (`molten-thorium`)

- 0.5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 100 × [Fluorine gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fluorine-gas.md), 10 × [Lithium Plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lithium.md), 10 × [Thorium oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/th-oxide.md)
- Results: 100 × [Molten fluoride with thorium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-fluoride-thorium.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Neutron absorber MK 03 (`neutron-absorber-mk03`)

- 5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Neutron absorber MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neutron-absorber-mk02.md), 30 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 100 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 20 × [Nichrome](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nichrome.md), 20 × [Biopolymer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biopolymer.md), 50 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 40 × [Carbon Fiber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cf.md), 4 × [Hydraulic systems MK01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/hydraulic-system-mk01.md), 1 × [Utility Box MK03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/utility-box-mk03.md), 1 × [Electronics MK03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronics-mk03.md), 15 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md), 20 × [Diamagnetic material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamagnetic-material.md), 15 × [Harmonic absorber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/harmonic-absorber.md)
- Results: 1 × [Neutron absorber MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neutron-absorber-mk03.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Neutron moderator MK 03 (`neutron-moderator-mk03`)

- 5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Neutron moderator MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neutron-moderator-mk02.md), 20 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 100 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 30 × [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/low-density-structure.md), 80 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 100 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 4 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 100 × [Anti Reflective Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/anti-reflex-glass.md), 1 × [Utility Box MK03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/utility-box-mk03.md), 10 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md), 30 × [Aluminium Silver Alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alag-alloy.md), 40 × [Heavy fermion material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/heavy-fermion.md), 30 × [Neodymium magnet](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-magnet.md), 10 × [Harmonic absorber](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/harmonic-absorber.md)
- Results: 1 × [Neutron moderator MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neutron-moderator-mk03.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Molten fluoride with Pa-233 (`nuclear-molten-thorium-reactor`)

- 5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1000 × [Molten fluoride with thorium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-fluoride-thorium.md), 10000 × [Molten Salt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-salt.md)
- Results: 1000 × [Molten fluoride with Pa-233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-fluoride-thorium-pa233.md), 250 × [Neutron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/neutron.md) (100°C)
- Made in: Nuclear reactor MK 01, Nuclear reactor MK 02, Nuclear reactor MK 03, Nuclear reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Nuclear reactor MK 03 (`nuclear-reactor-mk03`)

- 5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Nuclear reactor MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nuclear-reactor-mk02.md), 200 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 100 × [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/low-density-structure.md), 700 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 200 × [Refined concrete](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/refined-concrete.md), 1000 × [Super steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/super-steel.md), 10 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 1000 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 50 × [Nexelit antimony Alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nxsb-alloy.md), 50 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 1 × [Heat exchanger MK01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-heat-exchanger.md), 50 × [Titanium cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ticocr-alloy.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-03.md), 50 × [Biopolymer](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biopolymer.md), 50 × [Carbon nanotubes](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carbon-nanotube.md), 50 × [Aerogel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aerogel.md)
- Results: 1 × [Nuclear reactor MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nuclear-reactor-mk03.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Protactinium 233 (`pa-233-seperation`)

- 50 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1000 × [Molten fluoride with Pa-233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-fluoride-thorium-pa233.md), 100 × [Molten aluminium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-aluminium.md)
- Results: 900 × [Molten fluoride with thorium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-fluoride-thorium.md), 10000 × [Hot Molten Salt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-molten-salt.md) (5000°C), 10 × [Protactinium 233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pa-233.md)
- Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Uranium 233 (`pa233-u233`)

- 0.5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Protactinium 233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pa-233.md)
- Results: 10 × [Uranium 233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-233.md)
- Made in: Neutron absorber MK 01, Neutron absorber MK 02, Neutron absorber MK 03, Neutron absorber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Purex raffinate 2 (`purex-raffinate-1`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 150 × [Purex raffinate 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/purex-raffinate.md), 50 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md)
- Results: 5 × [Niobium ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-ore.md), 50 × [Purex raffinate 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/purex-raffinate-2.md)
- Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Purex raffinate 3 (`purex-raffinate-2`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 150 × [Purex raffinate 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/purex-raffinate-2.md), 40 × [Acid strip solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acid-strip-solution.md)
- Results: 50 × [Purex raffinate 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/purex-raffinate-3.md), 50 × [Rare earth Pulp 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/re-pulp-01.md)
- Made in: Hydroclassifier MK 01, Hydroclassifier MK 02, Hydroclassifier MK 03, Hydroclassifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Americium curium waste stream (`purex-raffinate-3`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 100 × [Purex raffinate 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/purex-raffinate-3.md), 4 × [Sodium carbonate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-carbonate.md)
- Results: 50 × [Americium curium waste stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ac.md)
- Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Antimony ore (`sb-chloride-to-ore`)

- 10 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Antimonium Chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sb-chloride.md), 200 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 4 × [Antimony ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/antimonium-ore.md), 50 × [Hydrogen chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen-chloride.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Uranium hexafluoride (`u233-uf6`)

- 40 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Uranium 233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-233.md)
- Results: 10 × [Uranium hexafluoride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/uf6.md) (9999°C)
- Made in: Centrifuge, Centrifuge MK 01, Centrifuge MK 02, Centrifuge MK 03, Centrifuge MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Uranium 235 (`u234-u235`)

- 0.5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Uranium 234](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-234.md), 20 × [Neutron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/neutron.md)
- Results: 7.992 × [Uranium 235](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-235.md) (99.9% chance of 8)
- Made in: Particle accelerator MK 01, Particle accelerator MK 02, Particle accelerator MK 03, Particle accelerator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Plutonium 239 (`u238-pu239`)

- 0.5 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 10 × [Uranium 238](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-238.md), 20 × [Neutron](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/neutron.md) (≤200°C)
- Results: 8.991 × [Plutonium 239](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pu-239.md) (99.9% chance of 9), 0.01 × [Uranium 237](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-237.md) (1% chance)
- Made in: Particle accelerator MK 01, Particle accelerator MK 02, Particle accelerator MK 03, Particle accelerator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)

### Uranium fuel cell MK 03 (`uranium-fuel-cell-mk03`)

- 15 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 5 × [Aluminium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/aluminium-plate.md), 20 × [Uranium 233](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/u-233.md)
- Results: 1 × [Uranium fuel cell MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/uranium-fuel-cell-mk03.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: [Nuclear Power - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/nuclear-power-mk03.md)