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If your Catalytic converter has Pelets in it you can beat them out.They have a very thin coating of the metal and require 3215 degrees of heat, way to much heat for most to retrieve the Platinum but the pellets can be sold to recyclers. Note ID is required for most places to even discuss buying these pellets and you'll be getting a visit from your state's EPA officers to assure you are disposing of the remains properly. It's easier to sell the entire converter to a recycler. Prices range from 20 to 200 dollars as of June 19th, 2009 and they have all the headaches.
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What metal is shiny used for jewelry and in catalytic converters for cars?
Platinum
Is there silver in catalytic converters?
Silver is not an element found in catalytic converters. You can find platinum, which serves as a catalyst.
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 can one extract platinum from catalytic converters?
Platinum can be extracted from catalytic converters by first crushing the converters to a fine powder. Then, the powder is mixed with a strong acid to dissolve the platinum. The platinum is then separated from the acid solution using chemical processes, such as precipitation or electrolysis.
Why do catalytic converters contain platinum?
Catalytic converters contain platinum because platinum is a catalyst that helps convert harmful pollutants in vehicle emissions into less harmful substances, reducing air pollution.
What elements are used in catalytic converters in automobiles?
Platinum and Palladium
What element mined in Montana is used in catalytic converters?
platinum
What makes catalytic converters so valueble?
The platinum catalyst.
What element is used in jewelry making medicene as an anti cancer drug and in catalytic converters?
Platinum is used in jewelry, chemotherapy, and catalytic converters.
How can one effectively remove platinum from catalytic converters?
One effective method to remove platinum from catalytic converters is through a process called smelting. This involves heating the catalytic converter to high temperatures to separate the platinum from other materials. The platinum can then be extracted and purified for reuse or resale.
What kind of chemicals are used in catalytic converters?
Paladium, uranium and platinum
