Why use platinum in catalytic converters? Platinum Metals Rev. 51, 162 (2007).S. E. Golunski: 'Final analysis: why use platinum in catalytic conver- ters,' Platin. Met. Rev., 2007, 51, (3), 162.S. Golunski, Why use platinum in catalytic converters? Platin. Met. Rev. 51 (2007...
Catalytic converters work best when at high temperature, so a precat is a smaller version found higher up the exhaust system to help break down emissions at start-up when the engine is running very rich. In a turbo exhaust system, the precat generally sits just upstream from the turbo...
We have written several times over the past few years about the issue of catalytic converters being stolen and sold to scrap metal recycling companies for hundreds of dollars in cash for each converter. The auto part is coated with chemicals and a combination of platinum group metals (PGMs...
4. Copper: Due to its excellent electrical conductivity, copper is commonly used as an undercoat before other layers are applied. It’s also valued for its antibacterial properties in medical environments. 5. Chromium: Chromium plating, including hard chrome and decorative chrome, offers ...
Platinum Metals ReviewGolunski, S. E. Final Analysis: Why Use Platinum in Catalytic Converters? Platinum Met. Rev. 2007, 51, 162-162.Why Use Platinum in Catalytic Converters?. Golunski SE. Platin Met Rev . 2007S.E. Golunski, Final analy...