What is the purpose of recycling automotive three-way catalytic converters?
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The reason for recycling three-way catalytic converters is that they contain many rare metals. These metals have the potential for recycling and reuse, so to avoid waste, there are specialized individuals who recycle three-way catalytic converters. Appearance: The three-way catalytic converter looks like a metal can from the outside, but inside it has a 'substrate' for purifying exhaust gases. This honeycomb-shaped ceramic substrate is coated with a precious metal slurry, primarily composed of platinum, rhodium, and palladium. Function: The precious metals act as catalysts, reducing hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) in the exhaust into water and CO2, while breaking down nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and oxygen. This is the exhaust purification function of the three-way catalytic converter.