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Catalytic converters are made of platinum-iridium catalyst, ceramic monolith or rhodium.

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What do catalyic converters have to do with acid rain?

Catalytic converters help reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, which are precursors to acid rain. By converting these harmful gases into less harmful substances, catalytic converters contribute to lowering the levels of pollutants that can lead to acid rain.


Is the body of a car made of platinum?

No.Platinum costs more than gold. It IS used in catalytic converters, though


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 objects contain platinum?

Any household item is made from plutonium.


Why will catalytic converters not help to solve the problem of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

Catalytic converters reduce emissions of harmful pollutants that contribute to air pollution and smog, but they do not address greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming. Greenhouse gases are mainly produced by burning fossil fuels for energy, transportation, and industrial processes, and require broader strategies such as transitioning to renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency to address.