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Pollution control catalyst for internal combustion engine exhaust system/catalytic converter

US4378307A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1980
Grant dateMar 29, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2000

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

Abstract

A pollution control catalyst for a catalytic converter comprising the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine, said catalyst including a refractory oxide support, and an activated phase therefor comprised of 0.3 to 7% by weight cerium based upon the weight of said support, 0.1 to 3.5% by weight iron, also based upon the weight of said support, at least one platinum or palladium metal, and at least one iridium or rhodium metal.

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