# Tin: ore to plate

Part of [Mining and metals](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/theme/mining.md).
Everything that turns Tin ore into tin products, by the tier where each recipe is first available.
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/theme/metals/tin/

## Starts from

- [Tin ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-tin.md) *(ore)* — mined by: Fluid mining drill MK 01 (tier 0) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk01.md); mined by: Fluid mining drill MK 02 (tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk02.md); mined by: Fluid mining drill MK 03 (tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md); more: +1 drills; needs: Steam (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md); also: Tin rich rock via Tin mine (tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-mine.md)

## Tier 0: Automation science pack ([tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))

### New this tier

- [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md) — from: 40 Tin ore (Tin plate, tier 0) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate/#r-tin-plate-1)

### Recipes

### Tin plate (`tin-plate-1`)

- 60 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 40 × [Tin ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-tin.md)
- Results: 4 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04, Thermal furnace, Gas furnace, Stone furnace
- Unlocked by: [Mining with fluid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mining-with-fluid.md)

## Tier 1: pY science pack 1 ([tier 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/1.md))

### New this tier

- [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md) — from: 5 Tin ore (Tin (grade 1), tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin/#r-grade-1-tin)
- [Tin (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-tin.md) — byproduct of: 5 Tin ore → 1 Tin (grade 1) + 0.5 Tin (grade 2) (Tin (grade 1), tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-tin/#r-grade-1-tin)

### Recipes

### Tin (grade 1) (`grade-1-tin`)

- 3 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 5 × [Tin ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-tin.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md), 0.5 × [Tin (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-tin.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk01.md)

### Tin (grade 1) (`grade-2-crush-tin`)

- 4 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-tin.md)
- Results: 0.5 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md) (50% chance), 1 × [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: [Tin processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk01.md)

### Tin plate (`tin-plate-2`)

- 50 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 15 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md)
- Results: 10 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04, Thermal furnace, Gas furnace, Stone furnace
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk01.md)

## Tier 2: Logistic science pack ([tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md))

### New this tier

- [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.md) — from: 6 Tin dust + 4 Borax + 6 Graphite (Molten tin, tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin/#r-molten-tin-01)
- [Tin (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-tin.md) — from: 2 Tin (grade 1) (Tin (grade 3), tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-tin/#r-grade-3-tin)
- [Tin (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-tin.md) — from: 1 Tin (grade 3) + 100 Water (Tin (grade 4), tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-tin/#r-wash-grade-3-tin)
- [Tin dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-dust.md) — from: 1 Tin (grade 4) (Tin dust, tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-dust/#r-ball-grade-4-tin)
- [Tin ore rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-ore-rejects.md) — byproduct of: 2 Tin (grade 1) → 1 Tin (grade 3) + 0.5 Tin ore rejects (Tin (grade 3), tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-ore-rejects/#r-grade-3-tin)

### Recipes

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

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 6 × [Tin dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-dust.md), 4 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 6 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md)
- Results: 30 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.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: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin (grade 1) (`tin-ore-rejects`)

- 3 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin ore rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-ore-rejects.md)
- Results: 0.5 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin (grade 3) (`grade-3-tin`)

- 3 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 2 × [Tin (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-tin.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-tin.md), 0.5 × [Tin ore rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-ore-rejects.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin (grade 4) (`wash-grade-3-tin`)

- 3 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-tin.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-tin.md), 100 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin dust (`ball-grade-4-tin`)

- 3 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-tin.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-dust.md)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin plate (`hotair-tin-plate-3`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 63 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-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: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin plate (`tin-plate-3`)

- 4 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 100 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md)
- Results: 50 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-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: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

### Tin plate (`tin-plate-4`)

- 20 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 4 × [Tin (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-tin.md)
- Results: 8 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md)
- Made in: Advanced foundry MK 01, Advanced foundry MK 02, Advanced foundry MK 03, Advanced foundry MK 04, Thermal furnace, Gas furnace, Stone furnace
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk02.md)

## Tier 5: Chemical science pack ([tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))

### New this tier

- [Bottom tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-bottom-pulp.md) — from: 100 Tin solution + 100 Water + 10 Sand (Bottom tin pulp, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-bottom-pulp/#r-tin-bottom-pulp)
- [High grade tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-tin.md) — from: 2 High grade tin mix (High grade tin, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-tin/#r-high-grade-tin)
- [High grade tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-concentrate.md) — from: 1 Tin concentrate (High grade tin concentrate, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-concentrate/#r-high-tin-concentrate)
- [High grade tin mix](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-mix.md) — from: 100 Tin pulp (stage 3) (High grade tin mix, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-mix/#r-high-tin-mix)
- [Middle tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-middle-pulp.md) — byproduct of: 100 Tin solution + 100 Water + 10 Sand → 100 Bottom tin pulp + 100 Middle tin pulp + 50 Tailings (Bottom tin pulp, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-middle-pulp/#r-tin-bottom-pulp)
- [Powdered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-tin.md) — from: 1 Tin rejects (Powdered tin, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-tin/#r-powdered-tin)
- [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md) — from: 1 Tin dust + 75 Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) + 100 Water (Tin concentrate, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate/#r-tin-concentrate)
- [Tin mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-mine.md) — from: 2 Automated factory MK 01 + 20 Electric mining drill + 50 Stainless steel + 50 Nexelit plate + 50 Tin plate + 30 Complex circuit board + 5 Graphene roll + 20 Neuroprocessor + 1 Fluid mining drill MK 03 + 20 Self assembly monolayer material + 10 Cobalt chromium alloy + 1 Mechanical Parts 01 + 10 Mechanical Parts 02 (Tin mine, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-mine/#r-tin-mine)
- [Tin pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-01.md) — from: 100 Tin slime overflow + 50 Soda ash regeneration solution (Tin pulp (stage 1), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-01/#r-tin-pulp-01)
- [Tin pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-02.md) — from: 50 Oleochemicals + 100 Kerosene + 8 High grade tin concentrate + 250 Pressurized air (Tin pulp (stage 2), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-02/#r-tin-pulp-02)
- [Tin pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-03.md) — from: 400 Tin pulp (stage 2) + 1 Biofilm (Tin pulp (stage 3), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-03/#r-tin-pulp-03)
- [Tin rare earth alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-tin.md) — from: 5 Tin plate + 4 Rare earth oxides + 1 Sand casting + 100 Heavy oil (Tin rare earth alloy, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-tin/#r-re-tin)
- [Tin rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-rejects.md) — byproduct of: 1 Tin dust + 75 Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) + 100 Water → 1 Tin rejects + 0.2 Tin concentrate (Tin concentrate, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-rejects/#r-tin-concentrate)
- [Tin slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime.md) — from: 300 Middle tin pulp + 1 Chromium (Tin slime, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime/#r-tin-slime)
- [Tin slime overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime-overflow.md) — from: 100 Tin slime + 100 Water (Tin slime overflow, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime-overflow/#r-tin-slime-overflow)
- [Tin solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-solution.md) — from: 80 Organic solvent + 10 Powdered tin (Tin solution, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-solution/#r-tin-solution)

### Recipes

### Bottom tin pulp (`tin-bottom-pulp`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Tin solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-solution.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md)
- Results: 100 × [Bottom tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-bottom-pulp.md), 100 × [Middle tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-middle-pulp.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Scrubber MK 01, Scrubber MK 02, Scrubber MK 03, Scrubber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### High grade tin (`high-grade-tin`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [High grade tin mix](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-mix.md)
- Results: 1 × [High grade tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-tin.md), 0.5 × [Iron ore dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-ore-dust.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### High grade tin concentrate (`high-tin-concentrate`)

- 3.5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md)
- Results: 2 × [High grade tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-concentrate.md), 1 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md)
- Made in: Classifier MK 01, Classifier MK 01 (Legacy), Classifier MK 02, Classifier MK 02 (Legacy), Classifier MK 03, Classifier MK 03 (Legacy), Classifier MK 04, Classifier MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### High grade tin mix (`high-tin-mix`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Tin pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-03.md)
- Results: 4 × [High grade tin mix](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-mix.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: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Molten tin (`molten-tin-03`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [High grade tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-tin.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 3 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md)
- Results: 92 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.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: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Powdered tin (`powdered-tin`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-rejects.md)
- Results: 1 × [Powdered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-tin.md), 1 × [Tailings dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tailings-dust.md)
- Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin concentrate (`tin-concentrate`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Tin dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-dust.md), 75 × [Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/mibc.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-rejects.md), 0.2 × [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md) (20% chance)
- Made in: Jig concentrator MK 01, Jig concentrator MK 02, Jig concentrator MK 03, Jig concentrator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin concentrate (`tin-concentrate-2`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 100 × [Bottom tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-bottom-pulp.md)
- Results: 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md), 0.75 × [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md) (75% chance)
- Made in: Scrubber MK 01, Scrubber MK 02, Scrubber MK 03, Scrubber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin concentrate (`tin-concentrate-3`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 450 × [Tin pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-01.md), 50 × [Grease](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/grease.md)
- Results: 50 × [Lubricant](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/lubricant.md), 5 × [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md)
- Made in: Grease table MK 01, Grease table MK 02, Grease table MK 03, Grease table MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin mine (`tin-mine`)

- 2 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Automated factory MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automated-factory-mk01.md), 20 × [Electric mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 50 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 50 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 5 × [Graphene roll](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphene-roll.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 1 × [Fluid mining drill MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-drill-mk03.md), 20 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 10 × [Cobalt chromium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crco-alloy.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md), 10 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-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: [Big Mines](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/big-mines.md)

### Tin pulp (stage 1) (`tin-pulp-01`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Tin slime overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime-overflow.md), 50 × [Soda ash regeneration solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/soda-ash.md)
- Results: 100 × [Tin pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-01.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin pulp (stage 2) (`tin-pulp-02`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 50 × [Oleochemicals](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oleochemicals.md), 100 × [Kerosene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kerosene.md), 8 × [High grade tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-tin-concentrate.md), 250 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 200 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 250 × [Tin pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-02.md)
- Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin pulp (stage 3) (`tin-pulp-03`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 400 × [Tin pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-02.md), 1 × [Biofilm](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biofilm.md)
- Results: 400 × [Tin pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-pulp-03.md)
- Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin rare earth alloy (`hotair-re-tin`)

- 6 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 5 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md), 4 × [Rare earth oxides](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reo.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md), 100 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md), 50 × [Hot air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hot-air.md)
- Results: 2 × [Tin rare earth alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-tin.md)
- Made in: Smelter MK 01, Smelter MK 02, Smelter MK 03, Smelter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Magnetic Core](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/magnetic-core.md)

### Tin rare earth alloy (`re-tin`)

- 6 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 5 × [Tin plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-plate.md), 4 × [Rare earth oxides](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reo.md), 1 × [Sand casting](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand-casting.md), 100 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tin rare earth alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-tin.md)
- Made in: Smelter MK 01, Smelter MK 02, Smelter MK 03, Smelter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Magnetic Core](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/magnetic-core.md)

### Tin slime (`tin-slime`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 300 × [Middle tin pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-middle-pulp.md), 1 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md)
- Results: 100 × [Tin slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime.md)
- Made in: Hydrocyclone MK 01, Hydrocyclone MK 02, Hydrocyclone MK 03, Hydrocyclone MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin slime overflow (`tin-slime-overflow`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Tin slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 100 × [Tin slime overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime-overflow.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Thickener MK 01, Thickener MK 02, Thickener MK 03, Thickener MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

### Tin solution (`tin-solution`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 80 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md), 10 × [Powdered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-tin.md)
- Results: 50 × [Tin solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-solution.md), 50 × [Tin slime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tin-slime.md)
- Made in: Hydroclassifier MK 01, Hydroclassifier MK 02, Hydroclassifier MK 03, Hydroclassifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk03.md)

## Tier 7: Production science pack ([tier 7](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/7.md))

### New this tier

- [Reduced 99.9% tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-tin.md) — from: 1 High grade tin + 1 Sodium sulfate + 50 Diesel + 100 Pressurized air (Reduced 99.9% tin, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-tin/#r-reduction-tin)

### Recipes

### Molten tin (`molten-tin-04`)

- 6 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 2 × [Reduced 99.9% tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-tin.md), 3 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 3 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md)
- Results: 250 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.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: [Tin processing - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk04.md)

### Reduced 99.9% tin (`reduction-tin`)

- 4 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [High grade tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-tin.md), 1 × [Sodium sulfate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-sulfate.md), 50 × [Diesel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diesel.md), 100 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 1 × [Reduced 99.9% tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-tin.md)
- Made in: Direct reduction plant
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk04.md)

## Tier 9: Utility science pack ([tier 9](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/9.md))

### New this tier

- [Sintered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-tin.md) — from: 3 Reduced 99.9% tin + 3 Lime + 100 Syngas + 100 Pressurized air (Sintered tin, tier 9) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-tin/#r-sinter-tin-2)

### Recipes

### Molten tin (`molten-tin-05`)

- 3 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sintered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-tin.md), 2 × [Borax](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/borax.md), 2 × [Graphite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/graphite.md)
- Results: 80 × [Molten tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-tin.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: [Tin processing - Stage 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk05.md)

### Sintered tin (`sinter-tin-2`)

- 8 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 3 × [Reduced 99.9% tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-tin.md), 3 × [Lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lime.md), 100 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 100 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 6 × [Sintered tin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-tin.md)
- Made in: Sinter plant
- Unlocked by: [Tin processing - Stage 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tin-mk05.md)

## Unlocked by upgrade choices, not research

### Recipes

### Tin concentrate (`simik-tin`)

- 30 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 3 × [Mother Liquor barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mother-liquor-barrel.md), 60 × [Tin ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-tin.md), 1 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md), 30 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 4 × [Tin concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tin-concentrate.md), 26 × [Tin rare earth alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/re-tin.md), 2 × [R2 Solution barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/r2-barrel.md), 1 × [R3 Solution barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/r3-barrel.md)
- Made in: Simik den MK 01, Simik den MK 02, Simik den MK 03, Simik den MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

## Alloys and mixed-metal products using this metal

- [CZTS Slab](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/czts-slab.md) *(alloy)* — from: 8 Copper plate + 10 Zinc plate + 3 Sulfur + 5 Tin plate (CZTS Slab, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/czts-slab/#r-czts-slab); combines: Copper + Tin + Zinc
- [Diode core](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diode-core.md) *(alloy)* — from: 2 Phosphate glass + 1 Biofilm + 1 Tin rare earth alloy + 2 Nexelit plate + 30 Liquid nitrogen (Diode core, tier 6) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diode-core/#r-diode-core); combines: Nexelit + Tin
- [Equipment chassis](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/equipment-chassi.md) *(alloy)* — from: 1 Iron nexelit antimony special alloy + 10 Tin plate + 1 Simple circuit board (Equipment chassis, tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/equipment-chassi/#r-equipment-chassi); combines: Aluminium + Copper + Tin
- [Printed circuit substrate (tier 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb2.md) *(alloy)* — from: 5 Phenolic board + 25 Etching solution + 5 Copper plate + 10 Nylon parts + 5 Tin plate (Printed circuit substrate (tier 2), tier 4) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb2/#r-pcb2); combines: Copper + Tin
- [Printed circuit substrate (tier 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb3.md) *(alloy)* — from: 5 Copper plate + 1 Fiberglass + 15 Nylon parts + 100 Methanesulfonic acid (MSA) + 5 Tin plate (Printed circuit substrate (tier 3), tier 6) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pcb3/#r-pcb3); combines: Copper + Tin
- [Tinned cable](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tinned-cable.md) *(alloy)* — from: 2 Copper cable + 1 Tin plate (Tinned cable, tier 0) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tinned-cable/#r-tinned-cable); combines: Boron + Copper + Tin