Abstract: A lead-resistant exhaust gas oxidation catalytic composite is disclosed. The composite comprises a support material comprising a refractory inorganic oxide having deposited thereon a catalytic component selected from the Group consisting of platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium and mixtures thereof and having dispersed thereover a protective coating of zirconia. Also disclosed is a method for effecting oxidation of noxious exhaust gases comprising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and lead compounds. Additionally, a method for oxidizing an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine operating upon leaded fuel is also disclosed.
Abstract: A lead-resistant exhaust gas oxidation catalytic composite is disclosed. The composite comprises a support material comprising a refractory inorganic oxide having deposited thereon a catalytic component selected from the Group consisting of platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium and mixtures thereof and having dispersed thereover a protective coating of zirconia. Also disclosed is a method for effecting oxidation of noxious exhaust gases comprising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and lead compounds. Additionally, a method for oxidizing an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine operating upon leaded fuel is also disclosed.