# Rare earth technology (technology) internal name `rare-earth-tech` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech/ ## Cost 400 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 (4) - [Fast inserter](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fast-inserter.md) - [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) - [Light oil processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/light-oil-mk01.md) - [Sulfur processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sulfur-processing.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Cobalt processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cobalt-mk01.md) - [Quartz processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/quartz-mk02.md) ## Unlocks (13 recipes) ### Centrifugal pan MK 01 (`centrifugal-pan-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 3 × [Pressure pump MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/vacuum-pump-mk01.md), 1 × [Mixer MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mixer-mk01.md), 25 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 1 × [Tailings pond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tailings-pond.md), 40 × [Niobium pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-pipe.md), 20 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 50 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 10 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md) - Results: 1 × [Centrifugal pan MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/centrifugal-pan-mk01.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: [Oil sands extraction](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/oil-sands.md), [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Crush rare earth ores (`crusher-ree`) - 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Rare earth ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-ore.md) - Results: 5 × [Rare earth Powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-powder.md), 5 × [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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Milling rare earth powder (`milling-ree`) - 10 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Rare earth Powder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-powder.md) - Results: 3 × [Rare earth dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth element beneficiation (`rare-earth-beneficiation`) - 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 200 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 2000 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 10 × [Rare earth dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-dust.md) - Results: 5 × [Rich dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-dust.md), 250 × [Rare earth mud](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/rare-earth-mud.md), 2000 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md) (150°C), 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) - Made in: FTS reactor MK 01, FTS reactor MK 02, FTS reactor MK 03, FTS reactor MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth extractor (`rare-earth-mine`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 2 × [Soil extractor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk01.md), 1 × [Destructive distillation column MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/distilator.md), 60 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 10 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 4 × [Fast inserter](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fast-inserter.md), 20 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 10 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md) - Results: 1 × [Rare earth extractor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth concentrate (`ree-concentrate1`) - 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Rare earth solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-solution.md) - Results: 6 × [Iron oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-oxide.md), 10 × [Rare earth concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ree-concentrate.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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth concentrate (`ree-concentrate2`) - 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Rare earth solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-solution.md), 50 × [Cyanic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/cyanic-acid.md) - Results: 10 × [Chromite sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromite-sand.md), 20 × [Rare earth concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ree-concentrate.md) - Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth concentrate (`ree-concentrate3`) - 8 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Rare earth solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-solution.md), 150 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md) - Results: 5 × [Copper ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-ore.md), 20 × [Rare earth concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ree-concentrate.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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth mud (`ree-float`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 3 × [Rare earth dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rare-earth-dust.md), 100 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md) - Results: 5 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 100 × [Rare earth mud](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/rare-earth-mud.md) - Made in: Agitator MK 01, Agitator MK 02, Agitator MK 03, Agitator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth mining drill MK 01 (`ree-mining-drill-mk01`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 1 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 10 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 20 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 20 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md) - Results: 1 × [Rare earth mining drill MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ree-mining-drill-mk01.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: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth slurry (`ree-slurry`) - 10 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Rare earth mud](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/rare-earth-mud.md), 200 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md) - Results: 100 × [Rare earth slurry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-slurry.md), 100 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Thickener MK 01, Thickener MK 02, Thickener MK 03, Thickener MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth solution (`ree-solution`) - 10 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Rare earth slurry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-slurry.md), 50 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md) - Results: 100 × [Rare earth solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ree-solution.md), 0.1 × [Uranium ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/uranium-ore.md) (10% chance) - Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ### Rare earth oxides (`reo`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Rare earth concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ree-concentrate.md) - Results: 2 × [Iron oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-oxide.md), 5 × [Rare earth oxides](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reo.md) - Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md)