diff --git a/strange-matter.lua b/strange-matter.lua
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+local util = require("data-util");
+
+local ore = "aluminum-ore"
+local ore_icon = "__bzaluminum__/graphics/icons/aluminum-ore.png"
+
+if mods["StrangeMatter"] then
+data:extend({
+  {
+    type = "recipe",
+    name = ore.."-synthesis",
+    icons = {
+      { icon = ore_icon, icon_size = 64 },
+      { icon = "__StrangeMatter__/graphics/icons/fluid/matter.png", icon_size = 32,  scale=0.5, shift= {-8, -8}},
+    },
+    enabled = false,
+    energy_required = 1,
+    ingredients = {{type="fluid", name="strange-matter", amount = 2}},
+    result = ore,
+    category = "crafting-with-fluid",
+    subgroup = "synthesis",
+  },
+  {
+    type = "technology",
+    name = ore.."-synthesis",
+    icons = {
+      { icon = "__StrangeMatter__/graphics/icons/fluid/matter.png", icon_size = 32, shift= {-6, 0}},
+      { icon = ore_icon, icon_size = 64, scale=0.25, shift={8, 8}},
+    },
+    prerequisites = {"stone-synthesis"},
+    effects = {
+      {
+        type = "unlock-recipe",
+        recipe = ore.."-synthesis",
+      },
+    },
+    unit = {
+      count = 800,
+      time = 30,
+      ingredients = {
+        {"automation-science-pack", 1},
+        {"logistic-science-pack", 1},
+        {"chemical-science-pack", 1},
+        {"production-science-pack", 1},
+      }
+    }
+  }
+})
+end