Abstract: A process for applying a coating containing platinum and/or palladium to the surface of a porous catalyst carrier, the depth of penetration being controlled by preloading the carrier with a determined amount of aqueous solution containing ammonium chloride.

Abstract: A mechanically stable screen cloth construction is disclosed which is suitable for a catalyst support.

Abstract: An improved lambda sensor is disclosed for the measurement of the oxygen content in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines in which the sensor element is provided with a gas permeable wrapping coated with a catalyst. The sensor delivers a clear well defined signal in the so-called rich exhaust gas, which makes possible a more precise adjustment of the fuel-air mixture fed to the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Baffle means coated with effective catalyts are positioned inside exhaust pipes to convert the harmful substances in said exhaust gases into harmless components. The baffle means impart a disturbed flow and/or change of the direction of flow of the exhaust gases in the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a metallic matrix which is "monolithic", is coated with a catalysis promoting metal oxide and is disposed in a metal casing, in which the matrix is composed of alternately disposed plain and corrugated or folded metal sheets or plates, in which these sheets are stacked in a pile or are wound into a spiral. The method comprises a special resistance welding on the end faces of the matrix and arc welding of the side face of the matrix to the side of the casing, on which the metal oxide is applied.

Abstract: A three-way catalyst is described for the purification of automobile exhaust gases formed of an active substance of platinum and rhodium and possibly base metal(s) at a certain weight ratio between the two noble metals and at a certain atomic ratio between the noble and the base metal, which are precipitated onto active aluminum oxide containing certain quantities of CeO.sub.2, ZrO.sub.2 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, and whereby the catalyst is obtained by impregnating active aluminum oxide, possibly stabilized with alkaline earth metal, with a solution of cerium, zirconium and iron salt which is thereupon calcined in air at 500.degree.-700.degree. C. and then treated after application of an impregnation of salts of the active substance components in a gas current containing hydrogen at temperatures below 650.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for applying a coating or film of at least one catalytically active element to the external surface of a porous catalyst carrier having a large surface area by contacting said catalyst carrier with a solution of said at least one catalytically active element, wherein the improvement comprises:(1). Contacting said catalyst carrier with an organic liquid, wherein the saturation of said catalyst carrier is not exceeded;(2). Adding a solution of said at least one catalytically active element to said catalyst carrier; and(3). Heating said catalyst carrier to remove liquid therefrom.

Abstract: There are provided shaped catalysts, particularly for the formation and/or equipping of reaction chambers with catalytically active surfaces, consisting of a structural reinforcing agent of ferrous metal, a layer of a heat resistant carrier material on the structural reinforcing agent as well as a catalytically active component on the carrier material; the body of the structural reinforcing agent consists of iron or steel and its surface is provided with a nonscaling, adhesive and anchoring enhancing aluminum/iron diffusion layer obtained by a tempering of aluminum coated iron or steel at a temperature between 600.degree. and 1200.degree. C. for at least one minute. There is also disclosed a process for making the catalysts.