Do Motorcycles Have Catalytic Converters?
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Motorcycles do have catalytic converters, which are typically located inside the exhaust pipe. Most modern vehicles are equipped with catalytic converters, except for some older models produced before the implementation of the China II emission standard, which did not include them. Definition of a Catalytic Converter: A catalytic converter is the most crucial external purification device installed in a vehicle's exhaust system. It converts harmful gases such as CO, HC, and NOx emitted from vehicle exhaust into harmless carbon dioxide, water, and nitrogen through oxidation and reduction reactions. Composition of a Catalytic Converter: A catalytic converter generally consists of four main components: the shell, vibration damping layer, substrate, and catalyst coating. The shell is made of stainless steel to prevent oxidation scale from peeling off, which could clog the substrate. The vibration damping layer is composed of gaskets or wire mesh pads, serving to seal, insulate, and secure the substrate. To protect the substrate from damage caused by vibration or thermal deformation, the gasket is made of expanded mica and aluminum silicate fibers, bonded together with adhesive. The substrate is constructed from honeycomb-shaped ceramic materials, though many are also made of metal (including stainless steel). The catalyst consists of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium, which are sprayed onto the substrate to form the purifying agent.
