How does Catalytic Converters work?
What is a catalytic converter?
A catalytic converter is an emissions control device that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less harmful substances through a chemical reaction.
How does a catalytic converter work?
Catalytic converters contain precious metals such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium that act as catalysts to facilitate chemical reactions that convert harmful gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor.