Abstract: A catalyst for treating exhaust gas from engine vehicles which comprises a intered substance composed of ferric oxide and at least one metallic oxide and forming at least in part a spinel crystal structure. This catalyst can be strengthened by adding aluminum oxide as an additional ingredient. Also, by adding metallic ruthenium to the catalyst, its rate of converting nitrogen compounds can be increased and by adding metallic platinum to the catalyst, its rate of converting carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons can be increased.