0
Combustion engines produce, in their exhaust, a number of nasty chemicals. The purpose of a catalytic converter fitted to the engine's exhaust system is to convert these nasty chemicals into harmless ones to provent environmental pollution.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduces the toxicity of internal combustion engine exhaust. It uses a catalyst and a chemical reaction to convert toxic combustion by products into a less toxic substance.
A catalytic converter takes the exhaust gas stream from the engine and breaks the noxious components of the exhaust down to less noxious or harmless components.
To reduce auto emissions.
The catalyst in a catalytic converter causes unburned hydrocarbons to oxidize. To do so, oxygen must be present in the exhaust mixture. If an engine is running well, there isn't really much for the catalytic converter to do. If the engine is in need of a tune-up, the catalytic converter may get quite a workout and in the process it can get very hot. Also, deposits can build up on a catalytic converter, making it useless. If the engine is running poorly, and a lot of unburned fuel is going out the exhaust, deposits from the fuel can build up on the catalyst. If the engine is burning oil, oil deposits can also build up.
It converts carbon monoxide, which is very deadly to all animals into carbon dioxide, which is not near as bad for the environment and it also helps prevent greenhouse gases because of this.
What else can I help you with?
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
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?
Why are catalytic converters called catalytic converters?
Because they have a chemical catalyst inside them which neutralizes harmful emissions.
Are catalytic converters radioactive?
NO! Catalytic converters contain platinum which is used as a catalyst in many different chemical reactions.
How many catalytic converters on a 1998 Ford Explorer?
There are two catalytic converters on the 1998 ford explorer.
Are catalytic converters required in Virginia?
It is a federal law that catalytic converters are required on all cars built after 1975
What element are catalytic converters in an automobile made of?
Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst or a ceramic monolith
