A catalytic converter is a component of nearly every exhaust system mounted to an internal combustion engine. They are most commonly found on construction equipment, generators, and automobiles. For the purpose of this article, I will mainly focus on the catalytic converters found in automobiles.
The manufacturer of every car maker must include them in the vehicles they produce to satisfy legal requirements set forth by the local government. They are legally required by authorities for public health and environmental reasons. The main purpose of catalytic converters is to reduce the amount of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. In layman?s terms, this reduces the amount of smog and greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere. Catalytic converters are made up of a variety of metals, but most commonly include palladium, rhodium, and platinum. Catalytic converters are most efficient when they are hot, roughly 750
&