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High-temperature three-way catalyst for treating automotive exhaust gases

US5041407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1989
Grant dateAug 20, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2009

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

Abstract

A three-way catalyst for use in treating automotive exhaust gases employs a delta alumina support which contains oxides of cerium plus barium and/or lanthanum, plus at least one Group VIII noble metal from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium.

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