Catalytic converters are made of a metal cylindrum containing a ceramic piece in its core. The ceramic monolith has a honeycomb structure which contains the valuable metals, including copper, nickel, cerium, iron and manganese. Small amounts of rhodium are also found within a catalytic converter. Catalytic converters require a temperature of 400 °C (752 °F) … Read more
Catalytic converters are a key component of a car’s emissions system, reducing the amount of harmful pollution going out the tailpipe. How Do Catalytic Converters Work? Catalytic converters, which first appeared on U.S. vehicles in 1975, transform hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides – the bad stuff – into water vapor and carbon dioxide, … … Read more
Catalytic converters are made of a metal cylindrum containing a ceramic piece in its core. The ceramic monolith has a honeycomb structure which contains the valuable metals, including copper, nickel, cerium, iron and manganese. Small amounts of rhodium are also found within a catalytic converter. Catalytic converters require a temperature of 400 °C (752 °F) … Read more