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In a three-way catalyst, what is the oxidation process?

April 26, 2017catalyst oxidation process Three-Way

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In a three-way catalyst, what is the oxidation process?

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During the oxidation process, a three-way catalyst transforms pollutants into harmless gases by combining them with an oxygen source in the exhaust. Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons are combined with oxygen from the NOx molecule to become carbon dioxide and water vapor.