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Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst, ceramic monolith or rhodium.
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Is the body of a car made of platinum?
No.Platinum costs more than gold. It IS used in catalytic converters, though
Why will catalytic converters not help to solve the problem of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
because they do not help to reduce the amount of co2 in the atmosphere
Is the burning of petrol in cars an example of complete combustion or incomplete combustion Explain?
Ideally, complete combustion. In practice it isn't always, which is why cars have catalytic converters.
What are advantages of using catalyst?
In the chemical industry and the industrial research, catalysis play an important role.The different catalysts are in constant development to fulfill economic, political and environmental demands.When using a catalyst it is possible to replace a polluting chemical reaction with a more environmental friendly alternative. Today, and in the future this can be vital for the chemical industry.The catalysts could help in accelerating chemical reactions and/or making it possible at lower temperatures.
What Accounts for most of the carbon dioxide emissions for a country?
Cars. Back in 1976 it was mandated that all US cars have catalytic converters to transform the carbon monoxide (CO) to carbon dioxide (CO2). Was that a good thing or bad?..you decide
What element are catalytic converters in an automobile made of?
Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst or a ceramic monolith
What year were catalytic converters made mandatory?
1975
Do planes have catalytic converters?
No, planes don't have catalytic converters.
Are kia catalytic converters covered by warranty?
are catalytic converters covered by a warrenty
How many catalytic converters does a Ford Escape have?
A Ford Escape has three catalytic converters. It is known that the top two catalytic converters and their coils are costly.
How many Catalytic Converters on a 2005 Expedition?
I believe there are two or three Catalytic Converters
Can you replace your 4 catalytic converters on a ford f150 2005 to 2 catalytic converters?
No
Why are catalytic converters called catalytic converters?
Because they have a chemical catalyst inside them which neutralizes harmful emissions.
Is there silver in catalytic converters?
Silver is not an element found in catalytic converters. You can find platinum, which serves as a catalyst.
How many catalytic converters are in a 1999 Camry CE?
How many catalytic converters are in a 1999 Camry CE?
Are catalytic converters radioactive?
NO! Catalytic converters contain platinum which is used as a catalyst in many different chemical reactions.
Are catalytic converters required in Virginia?
It is a federal law that catalytic converters are required on all cars built after 1975
