Where to Sell Three-Way Catalytic Converters?

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DelClara
07/30/25 6:58am
Automobile repair shops purchase three-way catalytic converters. Here is some relevant information about three-way catalytic converters: Principle of Three-Way Catalytic Converters: Automobile exhaust contains many pollutants, with the primary ones being carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. Under normal circumstances, after oxidation and reduction treatment by the three-way catalytic converter, these pollutants are converted into harmless carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water, thereby achieving purification. The three-way catalytic converter is named as such because it contains three precious metals: platinum (Pt), rhodium (Rh), and palladium (Pd), hence the term "three-way." Solutions: Before an emissions test, drive on the highway for a while to allow the three-way catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature before the test. The most important point is not to turn off the engine before the test, as this keeps the three-way catalytic converter at a certain temperature. If it still doesn't pass, directly clean the three-way catalytic converter and then re-test to see if it can pass.
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