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Catalyst for purifying exhaust gases

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5455285
A catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, the noxious components in exhaust gases from internal combustion engines, etc., is disclosed comprising: a porous carrier of ceramic selected from the group consisting of alumina and alumina-magnesia spinel; and a catalyst ingredient supported thereon consisting essentially of zirconium oxide, cerium oxide and a metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium and mixtures thereof.
Assignee:
Toyota Chuo Kenkyusho K K (Japan)
Patent Number(s):
US 4316822
OSTI ID:
5455285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English