Why are Catalytic Converters Important in Toxicology?
From a toxicological perspective, catalytic converters play a crucial role in reducing the emission of pollutants that can have significant health impacts. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause serious health problems, including death, when inhaled in large quantities. Nitrogen oxides contribute to respiratory problems and the formation of smog and acid rain. Hydrocarbons, when released into the atmosphere, can react with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight to form ground-level ozone, a major component of smog that affects respiratory health.
