diff --git a/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm b/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
index cb22fb197a..91eef9dc92 100644
--- a/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/supermatter/supermatter.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-#define NITROGEN_RETARDATION_FACTOR 4        //Higher == N2 slows reaction more
+#define NITROGEN_RETARDATION_FACTOR 0.15        //Higher == N2 slows reaction more
 #define THERMAL_RELEASE_MODIFIER 750               //Higher == more heat released during reaction
 #define PHORON_RELEASE_MODIFIER 1500                //Higher == less phoron released by reaction
 #define OXYGEN_RELEASE_MODIFIER 1500        //Higher == less oxygen released at high temperature/power