Catalytic converter

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Automotive part
Emission control device
gptkbp:alternativeTo Diesel particulate filter
gptkbp:canBeRecycledFor Metals
gptkbp:canBeStolenFor Precious metals
gptkbp:component Vehicle exhaust system
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Palladium
Platinum
Rhodium
gptkbp:failureCauses Check engine light
Increased emissions
Reduced engine performance
gptkbp:firstMandatedInUS 1975
gptkbp:function Reduce harmful emissions
gptkbp:furColor gptkb:ceramics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Catalytic converter
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Eugene_Houdry
1950s
gptkbp:location Underneath vehicle
gptkbp:maintenance Periodic inspection
Replacement if damaged
gptkbp:notEffectiveWith Leaded gasoline
gptkbp:operatesAtTemperature 400-800°C
gptkbp:reduces gptkb:air_pollution
gptkbp:reducesEmissionOf gptkb:Carbon_monoxide
Nitrogen oxides
Hydrocarbons
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency
gptkbp:requires gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
Unleaded gasoline
gptkbp:shape Honeycomb structure
gptkbp:subject Theft
gptkbp:subjectOf Automotive engineering
Environmental regulations
Emission standards
Aftermarket modifications
Anti-theft regulations
Recycling industry
Vehicle emissions testing
gptkbp:type Three-way catalytic converter
Two-way catalytic converter
gptkbp:usedIn Automobiles
Motorcycles
Buses
Trucks
gptkbp:市值 High due to precious metals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emission_control
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7