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Monolithic catalytic converter

US5106588A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1990
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2010

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

Abstract

A catalytic converter for use in an automobile exhaust gas system suitable for use with an alcohol-containing fuel is provided. Preferably, the catalytic converter contains a palladium-impregnated ceramic honeycomb monolith disposed upstream of a platinum/rhodium-impregnated ceramic honeycomb monolith relative to the exhaust gas flow, such that the exhaust gas contacts the palladium-impregnated monolith before contacting the platinum/rhodium-impregnated monolith.

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