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Three-way catalyst

US6680036B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2020

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

Abstract

New three-way catalysts for vehicles contain, as an oxygen storage component, mixed oxide MnZr. These components are less expensive than state-of-the-art ceria/zirconia, and generally offer improved capacity even after exposure to high temperatures.

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