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A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device commonly found in automobiles and other internal combustion engines. Its primary function is to reduce harmful pollutants in the engine’s exhaust gases, converting them into less toxic substances before they are emitted into the atmosphere. The device is made up of a structure similar to a honeycomb. It is coated with catalyst materials such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. When exhaust gases pass through the catalytic converter, chemical reactions occur on the surface of the catalysts, transforming harmful substances like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons into less harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor. As a result, catalytic converters play a vital role in reducing air pollution and meeting environmental regulations.