# Superconductor (technology)

internal name `superconductor` · tier 7 (Production science pack, [tier 7](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/7.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/superconductor/

## Cost

1400 units of (1 × [Production science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/production-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 3 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 10 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 20 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 30 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 6 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 300 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Superconducting magnetic unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sc-unit.md)

## Leads to (5)

- [Advanced Robotics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/advanced-robotics.md)
- [Biotechnology machines - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/biotech-machines-mk03.md)
- [Botany - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/botany-mk03.md)
- [Mycology - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mycology-mk04.md)
- [Smelters - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/smelters-mk03.md)

## Unlocks (2 recipes)

### Superconductor substrate (`sc-substrate`)

- 8 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Neodymium magnet](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-magnet.md), 1 × [Superconducting magnetic unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sc-unit.md), 10 × [Nylon parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nylon-parts.md), 2 × [Niobium titanium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbti-alloy.md), 1 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 200 × [Methanesulfonic acid (MSA)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/msa.md)
- Results: 1 × [Superconductor substrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sc-substrate.md)
- Made in: PCB factory MK 01, PCB factory MK 02, PCB factory MK 03, PCB factory MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Superconductor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/superconductor.md)

### Superconductor (`superconductor`)

- 10 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Superconductor substrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sc-substrate.md), 1 × [Neodymium magnet](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-magnet.md), 1 × [Silver zinc alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/agzn-alloy.md), 5 × [Niobium titanium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbti-alloy.md), 50 × [Liquid nitrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/liquid-nitrogen.md), 1 × [Gold plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gold-plate.md), 2 × [Bio battery](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biobattery.md)
- Results: 1 × [Superconductor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/superconductor.md)
- Made in: Research center MK 01, Research center MK 02, Research center MK 03, Research center MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Superconductor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/superconductor.md)