Mercury

Each method trades yield against time and cost. Recovered SCU = raw input × method yield. Pick by what you're optimizing for — bulk yield, fast turnaround, or low fee.

• Dinyx SolventationSLOWESTCHEAPEST

  Highest yield in the verse. Long queue, low fee — the patient miner's pick.

  0.45 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 38%

  Ferron ExchangeMEDIUMMEDIUM

  Balanced default. Solid yield without the multi-hour wait.

  0.38 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 38%

  Pyrometric ChromalysisMEDIUMMEDIUM

  Twin of Ferron Exchange. Similar profile, different chemistry.

  0.38 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 36%

  ElectrostarolysisMEDIUMMEDIUM

  Slightly under Ferron, occasionally cheaper on niche ores.

  0.36 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 32%

  Thermonatic CastingFASTESTMEDIUM

  Fastest output for the yield. Pick this on a tight turnaround.

  0.32 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 30%

  Gaskin ProcessFASTPRICEY

  Quick and pricey. Worth it when shop docks are about to close.

  0.30 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 30%

  Kazen MethodMEDIUMPRICEY

  Expensive without the speed payoff — generally outclassed.

  0.30 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 27%

  Cormack ProcessFASTESTCHEAPEST

  Cheap and fast — accept the yield hit when volume matters more.

  0.27 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury
• 27%

  XCR ReactionFASTESTCHEAP

  Bulk-volume option. Worst yield, but the line moves.

  0.27 SCU

  per 1 SCU Mercury