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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.

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Q: What is the catalyst in a catalytic converter?
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