Iridium Sinter Kiln
Precision furnace that fuses a reduced silica charge and nickel ore into composite substrates using an iridium sintering electrode. The high-temperature electrode lets half the usual silicon bind the same volume of metal.
productionTier 1 of 4iridium_sinter_kiln
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost112,000 cr
Build Time100 ticks
Labor Cost6
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 | Iridium Sinter Kilnthis tier | 112,000 | 100 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Iridium Composite Furnace | 329,000 | 140 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Iridium Silicate Reactor | 942,000 | 190 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Iridium Sinter Array | 2,998,000 | 240 | 30 | 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.