# Zinc: ore to plate

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

## Starts from

- [Zinc ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-zinc.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: Aromatics (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md); also: Zinc reserve via Zinc mine (tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-mine.md)

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

### New this tier

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

### Recipes

### Zinc plate (`zinc-plate-1`)

- 60 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 40 × [Zinc ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-zinc.md)
- Results: 4 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-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: [Electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/electronics.md)

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

### New this tier

- [Zinc (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-zinc.md) — from: 5 Zinc ore + 3 Iron stick (Zinc (grade 1), tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-zinc/#r-grade-1-zinc)
- [Zinc (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc.md) — from: 2 Zinc (grade 1) (Zinc (grade 2), tier 1) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc/#r-grade-2-zinc)

### Recipes

### Zinc (grade 1) (`grade-1-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 5 × [Zinc ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-zinc.md), 3 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-zinc.md), 0.7 × [Soil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil.md) (70% chance), 0.5 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk01.md)

### Zinc (grade 2) (`grade-2-zinc`)

- 2 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 2 × [Zinc (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-1-zinc.md)
- Results: 2 × [Zinc (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc.md), 0.5 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Impact crusher MK 01, Impact crusher MK 02, Impact crusher MK 03, Impact crusher MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk01.md)

### Zinc plate (`zinc-plate-2`)

- 40 s · tier 1
- Ingredients: 20 × [Zinc (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc.md)
- Results: 30 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-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: [Zinc processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk01.md)

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

### New this tier

- [Molten zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-zinc.md) — from: 4 Zinc (grade 3) + 3 Limestone + 100 Heavy oil (Molten zinc, tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/molten-zinc/#r-molten-zinc-01)
- [Zinc (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-zinc.md) — from: 5 Zinc (grade 2) + 200 Water (Zinc (grade 3), tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-zinc/#r-grade-3-zinc)
- [Zinc chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-chloride.md) — from: 20 Hydrogen chloride + 1 Zinc plate (Zinc chloride, tier 2) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-chloride/#r-zinc-chloride)

### Recipes

### 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 (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 chloride (`zinc-chloride`)

- 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Hydrogen chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen-chloride.md), 1 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc chloride](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-chloride.md), 20 × [Hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen.md)
- Made in: Chemical plant, Chemical plant MK 01, Chemical plant MK 02, Chemical plant MK 03, Chemical plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Filtration](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/filtration.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)

### 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)

## Tier 4: pY science pack 2 ([tier 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/4.md))

### New this tier

- [Zinc acetate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-acetate.md) — from: 10 Zinc plate + 100 Acetic acid (Zinc acetate, tier 4) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-acetate/#r-zinc-acetate)

### Recipes

### Zinc acetate (`zinc-acetate`)

- 3.5 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 100 × [Acetic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetic-acid.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc acetate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-acetate.md)
- Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Semiconductor doping](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/semiconductor-doping.md)

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

### New this tier

- [High grade zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-zinc.md) — from: 400 Zinc pulp (stage 4) + 1 Filtration media (High grade zinc, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-zinc/#r-high-grade-zinc)
- [Powdered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-zinc.md) — from: 1 Zinc (grade 4) (Powdered zinc, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-zinc/#r-powdered-zinc)
- [Purified zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/purified-zinc.md) — from: 200 Zinc pulp (stage 3) + 5 Sodium hydroxide + 25 Grease (Purified zinc, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/purified-zinc/#r-purified-zinc)
- [Zinc (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-zinc.md) — from: 1 Zinc (grade 3) (Zinc (grade 4), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-zinc/#r-grade-4-zinc)
- [Zinc concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc.md) — from: 1 Purified zinc (Zinc concentrate, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc/#r-concentrated-zinc)
- [Zinc mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-mine.md) — from: 2 Automated factory MK 01 + 20 Electric mining drill + 50 Stainless steel + 50 Nexelit plate + 50 Zinc 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 (Zinc mine, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-mine/#r-zinc-mine)
- [Zinc overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-overflow.md) — from: 5 Powdered zinc + 100 Water + 50 Kerosene (Zinc overflow, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-overflow/#r-zinc-overflow)
- [Zinc pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-01.md) — from: 400 Zinc overflow + 30 Cresylic acid + 100 Pressurized air (Zinc pulp (stage 1), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-01/#r-zinc-pulp-01)
- [Zinc pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-02.md) — from: 100 Zinc pulp (stage 1) + 75 Creosote + 100 Pressurized air (Zinc pulp (stage 2), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-02/#r-zinc-pulp-02)
- [Zinc pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-03.md) — from: 300 Zinc pulp (stage 2) + 20 Aerofloat 15 + 250 Pressurized air (Zinc pulp (stage 3), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-03/#r-zinc-pulp-03)
- [Zinc pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-04.md) — from: 5 Zinc concentrate + 17 Lime + 100 Water + 300 Soda ash regeneration solution (Zinc pulp (stage 4), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-04/#r-zinc-pulp-04)
- [Zinc waste](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste.md) — byproduct of: 400 Zinc overflow + 30 Cresylic acid + 100 Pressurized air → 400 Zinc pulp (stage 1) + 200 Zinc waste (Zinc pulp (stage 1), tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste/#r-zinc-pulp-01)

### Recipes

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

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 400 × [Zinc pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-04.md), 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md)
- Results: 4 × [High grade zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-zinc.md)
- Made in: Filter MK 01, Filter MK 02, Filter MK 03, Filter MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Molten zinc (`molten-zinc-02`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Zinc concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc.md), 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 100 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 45 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

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

- 6 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [High grade zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-zinc.md), 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 150 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 132 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Powdered zinc (`powdered-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Zinc (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-zinc.md)
- Results: 1 × [Powdered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-zinc.md), 0.3 × [Zinc (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-2-zinc.md) (30% chance)
- Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Purified zinc (`purified-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 200 × [Zinc pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-03.md), 5 × [Sodium hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-hydroxide.md), 25 × [Grease](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/grease.md)
- Results: 2 × [Purified zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/purified-zinc.md), 40 × [Zinc overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-overflow.md)
- Made in: Grease table MK 01, Grease table MK 02, Grease table MK 03, Grease table MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc (grade 4) (`grade-4-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Zinc (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-3-zinc.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc (grade 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/grade-4-zinc.md), 0.5 × [Coal dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal-dust.md) (50% chance)
- Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc concentrate (`concentrated-zinc`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Purified zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/purified-zinc.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc.md), 0.5 × [Silver lead dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-dust.md) (50% chance)
- 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: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc mine (`zinc-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 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-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 × [Zinc mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-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)

### Zinc overflow (`zinc-overflow`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 5 × [Powdered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-zinc.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 50 × [Kerosene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kerosene.md)
- Results: 50 × [Zinc overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-overflow.md), 50 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md)
- Made in: Jig concentrator MK 01, Jig concentrator MK 02, Jig concentrator MK 03, Jig concentrator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc plate (`zinc-plate-4`)

- 50 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 10 × [Powdered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/powdered-zinc.md)
- Results: 30 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-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: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc pulp (stage 1) (`zinc-pulp-01`)

- 12 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 400 × [Zinc overflow](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-overflow.md), 30 × [Cresylic acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/cresylic-acid.md), 100 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 400 × [Zinc pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-01.md), 200 × [Zinc waste](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste.md)
- Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc pulp (stage 2) (`zinc-pulp-02`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Zinc pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-01.md), 75 × [Creosote](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/creosote.md), 100 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 100 × [Zinc pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-02.md), 50 × [Zinc waste](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste.md)
- Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc pulp (stage 3) (`zinc-pulp-03`)

- 10 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 300 × [Zinc pulp (stage 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-02.md), 20 × [Aerofloat 15](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aerofloat-15.md), 250 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 300 × [Zinc pulp (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-03.md), 150 × [Zinc waste](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste.md)
- Made in: Flotation cell MK 01, Flotation cell MK 02, Flotation cell MK 03, Flotation cell MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc pulp (stage 4) (`zinc-pulp-04`)

- 12 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 5 × [Zinc concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc.md), 17 × [Lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lime.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 300 × [Soda ash regeneration solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/soda-ash.md)
- Results: 250 × [Zinc pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-04.md)
- Made in: Agitator MK 01, Agitator MK 02, Agitator MK 03, Agitator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

### Zinc pulp (stage 4) (`zinc-pulp-04-2`)

- 4 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 150 × [Zinc waste](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-waste.md), 400 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 50 × [Zinc pulp (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zinc-pulp-04.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: [Zinc processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk03.md)

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

### New this tier

- [Reduced 99.9% zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-zinc.md) — from: 1 High grade zinc + 2 Sodium sulfate + 50 Diesel + 100 Pressurized air (Reduced 99.9% zinc, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-zinc/#r-reduced-zinc)
- [Zinc finger fusion proteins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-finger-proteins.md) — from: 1 Adam42 gene sample + 1 Cysteine + 5 Meat + 5 Phadai carapace + 30 Serine + 5 Laboratory instrument + 50 Gene transfer agent (GTA) + 4 Zinc plate + 5 Glassware + 30 Fatty Acids (Zinc finger fusion proteins, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-finger-proteins/#r-zinc-finger-proteins)
- [Zinc nanocomplex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocomplex.md) — from: 1 Zinc nanocompound + 100 Methanol (Zinc nanocomplex, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocomplex/#r-zinc-nanocomplex)
- [Zinc nanocompound](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocompound.md) — from: 1 Zinc acetate + 10 Sulfur + 50 Ralesia extract + 8 Sodium hydroxide (Zinc nanocompound, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocompound/#r-zinc-nanocompound)

### Recipes

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

- 4 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [Reduced 99.9% zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-zinc.md), 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 150 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 200 × [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 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk04.md)

### Reduced 99.9% zinc (`reduced-zinc`)

- 4 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [High grade zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/high-grade-zinc.md), 2 × [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% zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-zinc.md)
- Made in: Direct reduction plant
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk04.md)

### Zinc finger fusion proteins (`zinc-finger-proteins`)

- 15 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Adam42 gene sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/adam42-gen.md), 1 × [Cysteine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cysteine.md), 5 × [Meat](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/meat.md), 5 × [Phadai carapace](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/carapace.md), 30 × [Serine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/serine.md), 5 × [Laboratory instrument](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lab-instrument.md), 50 × [Gene transfer agent (GTA)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/gta.md), 4 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 5 × [Glassware](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flask.md), 30 × [Fatty Acids](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fatty-acids.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc finger fusion proteins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-finger-proteins.md)
- Made in: Gene lab MK 01, Gene lab MK 02, Gene lab MK 03, Gene lab MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Genetics - Stage 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/genetics-mk05.md)

### Zinc nanocomplex (`zinc-nanocomplex`)

- 10 s · tier 7
- Ingredients: 1 × [Zinc nanocompound](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocompound.md), 100 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc nanocomplex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocomplex.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: [Zinc oxide nanoparticles](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zno-nanoparticles.md)

### Zinc nanocompound (`zinc-nanocompound`)

- 7 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Zinc acetate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-acetate.md), 10 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md), 50 × [Ralesia extract](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ralesia-extract.md), 8 × [Sodium hydroxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sodium-hydroxide.md)
- Results: 1 × [Zinc nanocompound](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-nanocompound.md)
- Made in: Nanomaterial factory MK 01, Nanomaterial factory MK 02, Nanomaterial factory MK 03, Nanomaterial factory MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Zinc oxide nanoparticles](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zno-nanoparticles.md)

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

### New this tier

- [Sintered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-zinc.md) — from: 1 Reduced 99.9% zinc + 3 Lime + 100 Syngas + 100 Pressurized air (Sintered zinc, tier 9) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-zinc/#r-sinter-zinc-2)

### Recipes

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

- 4 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sintered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-zinc.md), 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 150 × [Heavy oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/heavy-oil.md)
- Results: 130 × [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 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk05.md)

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

- 4 s · tier 9
- Ingredients: 1 × [Reduced 99.9% zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/reduced-zinc.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: 2 × [Sintered zinc](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sintered-zinc.md)
- Made in: Sinter plant
- Unlocked by: [Zinc processing - Stage 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/zinc-mk05.md)

## Unlocked by upgrade choices, not research

### Recipes

### Zinc concentrate (`simik-zinc`)

- 80 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 6 × [Crude oil barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crude-oil-barrel.md), 1 × [Bio ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-ore.md), 80 × [Zinc ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-zinc.md), 1 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md), 30 × [Pressurized air](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-air.md)
- Results: 6 × [Silver zinc alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/agzn-alloy.md), 2 × [Zinc concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/concentrated-zinc.md), 4 × [Zinc waste barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-waste-barrel.md), 1 × [Bio oil barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-oil-barrel.md), 0.65 × [Bio ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-ore.md) (65% chance), 1 × [Hot air barrel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/hot-air-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

- [Advanced coating](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/science-coating.md) *(alloy)* — from: 10 Industrial diamond + 1 Niobium pipe + 10 Titanium plate + 5 Nylon + 15 Zinc acetate + 5 Chitosan (Advanced coating, tier 6) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/science-coating/#r-science-coating); combines: Niobium + Titanium + Zinc
- [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
- [Diamond Wire](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-wire.md) *(alloy)* — from: 5 Stainless steel + 5 Industrial diamond + 2 Copper plate + 3 Zinc plate + 4 Silicon carbide + 50 Vacuum (Diamond Wire, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-wire/#r-diamond-wire); combines: Copper + Zinc
- [Ferrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ferrite.md) *(alloy)* — from: 20 Iron oxide + 3 Nichrome + 10 Zinc plate (Ferrite, tier 4) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ferrite/#r-ferrite); combines: Iron + Zinc
- [Mirror MK01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mirror-mk01.md) *(alloy)* — from: 1 Zinc plate + 1 Nexelit plate + 3 Copper plate + 1 Crucible + 5 Aluminium plate (Mirror MK01, tier 5) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mirror-mk01/#r-mirror-mk01); combines: Aluminium + Copper + Nexelit + Zinc
- [Zinc oxide nanoparticles](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zno-nanoparticles.md) *(alloy)* — from: 5 Zinc nanocomplex + 1 Lead container (Zinc oxide nanoparticles, tier 7) (https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zno-nanoparticles/#r-zno-nanoparticles); combines: Lead + Zinc