09-08-2015, 12:23 AM
Functions of catalytic converter:
Reduction of nitrogen oxides into elemental nitrogen and oxygen:
NOx→Nx+Ox
Oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide:
CO+O2→CO2
Oxidation of hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water:
CxH4x+2xO2→xCO2+2xH2O
Reduction of nitrogen oxides into elemental nitrogen and oxygen:
NOx→Nx+Ox
Oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide:
CO+O2→CO2
Oxidation of hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water:
CxH4x+2xO2→xCO2+2xH2O
