Catalyst Reduction Furnace
Reduces raw platinum ore into a finely-divided catalytic sponge under controlled heat and reducing gas. The high surface area is what makes the metal catalytically active.
productionTier 1 of 4catalyst_reduction_furnace
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost206,000 cr
Build Time160 ticks
Labor Cost12
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Catalyst Reduction Furnacethis tier | 206,000 | 160 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Platinum Sponge Line | 625,000 | 250 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Catalytic Refining Plant | 1,721,000 | 330 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Noble Metal Catalysis Works | 5,578,000 | 420 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.