Synthetic Silicon

Synthetic Silicon is a crafting material used in StarRupture. It functions as an intermediate component in multiple furnace recipes and is eligible for export to specific corporations. Synthetic Silicon is produced in the Furnace and is intended for use in higher-tier crafting chains such as Chemicals, Electronics, and Hardening Agent.

Synthetic Silicon is obtained by running the Furnace recipe that converts basic inputs into a small batch of the material. The Furnace recipe requires Calcium Powder, Helium-32, and Ceramics and completes in a short duration to yield two units of Synthetic Silicon per run. Once produced, the material can be consumed directly by several recipes or sold to partner corporations for export rewards.

• Obtaining: Furnace recipe produces 2 Synthetic Silicon from 2 Calcium Powder, 1 Helium-32, and 1 Ceramics in 2 seconds.
• Furnace crafting uses:
  • Chemicals: requires 1 Synthetic Silicon, 3 Wolfram Powder, and 1 Helium-3; runs in 2 seconds and produces 2 Chemicals.
  • Electronics: requires 2 Synthetic Silicon, 1 Inductor, and 1 Stator; runs in 5 seconds and produces 1 Electronics.
  • Hardening Agent: requires 1 Synthetic Silicon, 5 Sulphuric Acid, and 1 Applicator; runs in 4 seconds and produces 2 Hardening Agent.
• Export: Synthetic Silicon can be exported to corporations at level 7 for a value of 50. Export partners and rewards include Selenian Corporation (reward: Mega Press) and Clever Robotics (reward: Cargo Dispatcher and Cargo Receiver).
• Unlocking: the Synthetic Silicon blueprint is unlocked at the Recipe Station under the Furnace category and requires 1 Synthetic Silicon Blueprint, 600 Ceramics, 800 Calcium Powder, 2,000 Helium-3, and 600 Data Points.

Practical notes: Synthetic Silicon is a short-cycle furnace product that yields two units per crafting run, making it convenient for batch production to feed downstream recipes that consume either one or two units per craft. Prioritize keeping a steady supply of Calcium Powder, Ceramics, and Helium-32 if you plan to produce Chemicals, Electronics, or Hardening Agent continuously. Exporting surplus Synthetic Silicon to the listed corporations provides specific rewards that can support base expansion and logistics.