RareResources

Sulfur

Sulfur is commonly used in gunpowder, medicine, and matches. Matches release sulfur dioxide when they burn, giving them their smell. Sulfur is an essential component to living cells. Many proteins contain sulfur. It is also used as a pesticide on organic farms.

Stack: ×1,000

Obtained from recycling

Full durability

Recycler

Efficiency: 50%
Recycling sources: 6

Yield per item
Recycle this item	Output per item, items
12 Gauge Incendiary Shell	≈ 5
Explosives	≈ 5
Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo	≈ 2.5
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo	≈ 1.25
Gun Powder	≈ 1
Incendiary Pistol Bullet	≈ 0.833333

Recycling conditions

Recipe-based estimate for full durability, before game rounding. Damaged items and server rules can change the yield.

Properties

Stack size: ×1,000
Used in recipes: 6

Production processes

Conversions, fuel byproducts and device recipes. Each batch uses the input quantities shown below.

Batch preparationSulfur + Charcoal → Gun Powder

Process batches

Consumed inputs
Sulfur	×20
Charcoal	×20

Output
Gun Powder	×10

Batch time: 1 sec, Total: 1 sec. Default recipe cost; game modes may change ingredient amounts.

Unlocked output blueprint required.

Ingredient slot order: 1. Sulfur ×10 → 2. Charcoal ×10 → 3. Sulfur ×10 → 4. Charcoal ×10. Keep ingredients contiguous in this order.

Compatible devices
Mixing Table	No fuel required for this process
Cooking Workbench	No fuel required for this process

Batch preparationGun Powder + Low Grade Fuel + Sulfur + Metal Fragments → Explosives

Process batches

Consumed inputs
Gun Powder	×50
Low Grade Fuel	×3
Sulfur	×10
Metal Fragments	×10

Output
Explosives	×1

Batch time: 4 sec, Total: 4 sec. Default recipe cost; game modes may change ingredient amounts.

Unlocked output blueprint required.

Ingredient slot order: 1. Gun Powder ×50 → 2. Low Grade Fuel ×3 → 3. Sulfur ×10 → 4. Metal Fragments ×10. Keep ingredients contiguous in this order.

Compatible devices
Mixing Table	No fuel required for this process
Cooking Workbench	No fuel required for this process

Batch preparationGun Powder + Metal Fragments + Sulfur → Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo

Process batches

Consumed inputs
Gun Powder	×10
Metal Fragments	×10
Sulfur	×5

Output
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo	×2

Batch time: 3 sec, Total: 3 sec. Default recipe cost; game modes may change ingredient amounts.

Unlocked output blueprint required.

Ingredient slot order: 1. Gun Powder ×10 → 2. Metal Fragments ×5 → 3. Metal Fragments ×5 → 4. Sulfur ×5. Keep ingredients contiguous in this order.

Compatible devices
Mixing Table	No fuel required for this process
Cooking Workbench	No fuel required for this process

Batch preparationGun Powder + Metal Fragments + Sulfur → Incendiary Pistol Bullet

Process batches

Consumed inputs
Gun Powder	×10
Metal Fragments	×10
Sulfur	×5

Output
Incendiary Pistol Bullet	×3

Batch time: 3 sec, Total: 3 sec. Default recipe cost; game modes may change ingredient amounts.

Unlocked output blueprint required.

Ingredient slot order: 1. Gun Powder ×10 → 2. Metal Fragments ×10 → 3. Sulfur ×5. Keep ingredients contiguous in this order.

Compatible devices
Mixing Table	No fuel required for this process
Cooking Workbench	No fuel required for this process

HeatingSulfur Ore → Sulfur

Process batches

Consumed inputs
Sulfur Ore	×1

Output
Sulfur	×1

Native progress per consumed item: 5 sec. This is progress, not elapsed device time. The device divides its speed among active input stacks; pause, power, fuel and free output space affect completion.

Device time scenario

DeviceActive input stacks

Selected stack completion: 0.03 min

Scenario for the selected quantity in one input stack, with a constant active-stack count and native device speed. Assumes continuous fuel/power, valid temperature and free output slots. Pauses and server overrides are excluded.

Compatible devices
Furnace	Progress speed: ×3, input slots: 2 1,000 °C, Fuel: Wood
Legacy Furnace	Progress speed: ×3, input slots: 2 1,000 °C, Fuel: Wood
Large Furnace	Progress speed: ×15, input slots: 5 1,000 °C, Fuel: Wood
Large Industrial Furnace	Progress speed: ×15, input slots: 5 1,000 °C, Fuel: Wood
Electric Furnace	Progress speed: ×5, input slots: 2 1,000 °C, Electricity required
Industrial Electric Furnace	Progress speed: ×5, input slots: 2 1,000 °C, Electricity required