what type of metal is the beeds in a catalytic converter made of?

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what type of metal is the beeds in a catalytic converter made of?

2006-09-08 05:30:16 · 5 answers · asked by sikntwisted23 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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The precious metals used are typically platinum, palladium and rhodium.

2006-09-09 21:22:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The beads inside a catalytic converter are made of ceramic not metal, they also use a honey comb design in most cars.The ceramic is treated with things like platinum and rhodium. It is the chemical reaction between these elements and the exhaust that lowers the emissions.

2006-09-08 12:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋

it isnt metal its glass beads

2006-09-11 21:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

platinum (oxide?) and ceramic pellets

2006-09-08 12:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

steel

2006-09-08 12:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋