# Silicon carbide (technology)

internal name `silicon-carbide` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/silicon-carbide/

## Cost

500 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 (1)

- [Quartz processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/quartz-mk02.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Biomass processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/bioprocessing.md)

## Unlocks (2 recipes)

### Green SIC (`green-sic`)

- 10 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 8 × [Powdered quartz](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-quartz.md), 14 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md), 3 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md)
- Results: 4 × [Green SIC](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/green-sic.md)
- Made in: Electric arc furnace MK 01, Electric arc furnace MK 02, Electric arc furnace MK 03, Electric arc furnace MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Silicon carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/silicon-carbide.md)

### Silicon carbide (`sic`)

- 5 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 3 × [Green SIC](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/green-sic.md)
- Results: 4 × [Silicon carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sic.md)
- Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Silicon carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/silicon-carbide.md)