Posted on 4/29/2023
Have you ever wondered how we don't drive in a cloud of car exhaust? Well the answer is simple but the component itself isn’t - it's all because of the catalytic converter! Continue reading to find out more about this marvel of engineering. Purpose and Function The primary purpose of a catalytic converter is to convert harmful pollutants present in exhaust gasses into less harmful substances. This is done by a variety of chemical reactions and processes that we won’t go into too deep because it can get quite complex. The amazon part is that it brings the harmful emissions down by almost 100%! Structure and Composition The catalytic converter is typically a metal canister that contains a honeycomb-like structure made of ceramic or metal. This structure is coated with a combination of catalysts, usually platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These catalysts facilitate the chemical reactions that convert harmful gasses into less h ... read more