Catalytic Converters: Quality and Performance in One
Even before the Acura came into being, automobiles that were
manufactured and crafted in Japan were primarily economical and
were actually seen as reliable vehicles above all else. And when
the Acura came into view, it was then that it started to change
Japan vehicles' identity and reputation. Acura is a Japanese
brand that is used by Honda in the United States, in Canada, in
Mexico, and in Hong Kong since March of 1986. It was primarily
used to market luxury automobiles and near luxury vehicles.
Each and every part and detail of Acura vehicles are known for
its strength and durability and, of course, quality. One of the
most interesting parts that Acura has manufactured as part of
their top-of-the-line luxury vehicles and automobiles is the
Acura catalytic converter.
The Acura catalytic converter is a device that is used to
actually reduce the emissions from an internal combustion
engine. It is commonly used in an automobile's exhaust system.
Acura vehicles use this for their engines to have and provide an
environment for a chemical reaction where unburned hydrocarbons
are not completely combusted. Catalysts are a part of the whole
system that we call the Acura catalytic converter. These
catalysts are commonly platinum, or palladium and rhodium. It
works quite well because no useful energy is extracted from the
engine because it works with the combustion, or redox, process
continues outside the engine's combustion chamber.
Oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, reduction of
nitrogen oxides to nitrogen, and oxidation of hydrocarbons or
unburnt fuel to carbon dioxide and water are the three
simultaneous tasks that the Acura catalytic converter
undertakes. It is at the stoichiometric point that these three
mentioned reactions are most balance. This point is actually the
mid-point between the rich and lean operation.
So as to provide a good and quality performance, the Acura catalytic
converter is made up of several components. The first
part is the core, catalyst support, or substrate. Most often
than now, this is a ceramic honeycomb, however, there are also
other manufacturers who use stainless steel foil honeycombs
instead of the ceramic ones. Another part of the Acura catalytic
converter is the wash coat. It is a mixture of silicon and
aluminum so as to make the converter more efficient. When this
is actually added to the core, it forms a rough, irregular
surface which has a far greater surface area than the flat core
surfaces. And the last part that makes up the catalytic
converter is the catalyst itself. This is often a precious
metal, although platinum is the metal which is widely used for
most catalytic converters. However, platinum is not quite
suitable for all applications because of unwanted additional
reactions and/or cost.
If by any chance a replacement catalytic converter is needed for
your Acura, quality and head-of-the-class Acura catalytic
converters are found at Auto Parts Fast online store. Each and every part
has passed through the standards implemented by Acura in
crafting Acura parts and vehicles.