# Zinc processing - Stage 2 (technology)

internal name `zinc-mk02` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk02/

## Cost

160 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)

- [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/logistic-science-pack.md)
- [Zinc processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk01.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Intermetallics - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/intermetallics-mk04.md)
- [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

## Unlocks (4 recipes)

### Zinc (grade 3) (`grade-3-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 5 × [Zinc (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc.md), 200 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 5 × [Zinc (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-zinc.md), 50 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md)
- Made in: Hydroclassifier MK 01, Hydroclassifier MK 02, Hydroclassifier MK 03, Hydroclassifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk02.md)

### Zinc plate (`hotair-zinc-plate-3`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [Molten zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-zinc.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md), 2 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 63 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md)
- Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk02.md)

### Molten zinc (`molten-zinc-01`)

- 6 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 4 × [Zinc (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-zinc.md), 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 100 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 20 × [Molten zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-zinc.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk02.md)

### Zinc plate (`zinc-plate-3`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [Molten zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-zinc.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md), 2 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md)
- Results: 50 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md)
- Made in: Casting unit MK 01, Casting unit MK 01 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 02, Casting unit MK 02 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 03, Casting unit MK 03 (Legacy), Casting unit MK 04, Casting unit MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk02.md)