Catalytic Converter
A catalytic converter is a device installed in the exhaust systems of vehicles and industrial machinery to convert harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into less toxic gases through chemical catalysis. This technology not only helps reduce air pollution and comply with environmental standards but has evolved to include advanced materials for better efficiency in modern electric-hybrid vehicles.
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Catalytic converters contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which act as catalysts and can be worth over $200 per ounce, making them a prime target for thieves; in the United States, more than 1 million converters are stolen annually, leading to a black market valued at hundreds of millions of dollars and prompting some states to require etching serial numbers on them for tracking.
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