What is a catalyst in catalyst converters?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 6/2/2022

There are many different catalysts found in cars and trucks, depending on the vehicle and the country it was manufactured for. The most common catalyst is platinum, along with the other platinum-group metals palladium and rhodium. Other metals are also commonly used.

Jo Kub ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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Is there silver in catalytic converters?

Silver is not an element found in catalytic converters. You can find platinum, which serves as a catalyst.

Why are catalytic converters called catalytic converters?

Because they have a chemical catalyst inside them which neutralizes harmful emissions.

What is the name of the catalyst found in a catalytic converter?

Platinum, palladium and rhodium are metals used as catalyst in converters.

What makes catalytic converters so valueble?

The platinum catalyst.

Which of the following acts as a catalyst in catalytic converters?

Metal

Are catalytic converters radioactive?

NO! Catalytic converters contain platinum which is used as a catalyst in many different chemical reactions.

What element are catalytic converters in an automobile made of?

Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst or a ceramic monolith

How many catalyst converters on a1993 Lincoln mark viii?

Two

Does wood act as a catalyst in catalytic converters?

No, there is no wood in a catalytic converter.

What acts as a catalyst in catalytic converters?

Usually platinum, rhodium and/or palladium.

How many catalyst converters on a Nissan Frontier pick up truck?

If the vehicle is a 2005 and it has the 4.0 engine, it has 2 catalytic converters.

Why are catalytic converters honeycomb shaped?

So the gases are in contact with a bigger area of catalyst