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Catalyst for purifying exhaust gases

US4316822A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1980
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, the noxious components in exhaust gases from internal combustion engines, etc., comprising: a porous carrier of ceramic selected from the group consisting of alumina and alumina-magnesia spinel; and a catalyst ingredient supported thereon consisting essentially of zirconium oxide, cerium oxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium and mixtures thereof.

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