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Catalytic Converter Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do Next
Introduction: what is a catalytic converter in practical terms? It is an exhaust part that helps reduce harmful vehicle emissions. When it fails, a car may lose power, use more fuel, run hot, or fail

How to Sell a Used Catalytic Converter Safely and Legally?
Introduction: A vehicle owner may have a legitimate catalytic converter to sell after an approved replacement, a repair, or the lawful dismantling of an end-of-life vehicle. Selling it safely starts with proof of ownership, a

How Much Platinum Is in a Catalytic Converter?
Introduction: There is no fixed amount of platinum in an automotive converter. Metal content can vary greatly by unit type, vehicle design, age, origin, and condition. For recyclers and sellers, this means a model-based estimate

XRF Screening for Catalytic Materials
Introduction: XRF screening gives recyclers and processors a fast first look at catalytic material composition. It can identify key elements without destroying the sample, which makes it useful for sorting, intake checks, and early process

How Converter Testing Supports Fair Buying
Introduction: Fair buying starts with knowing what the material contains. A used catalytic converter may hold platinum, palladium, and rhodium, but its true content cannot be judged by sight alone. Laboratory analysis gives buyers and

What Does a Catalytic Converter Do?
Introduction: Many drivers ask what does a catalytic converter do when a warning light appears, a car fails an emissions test, or a recycler needs to sort a load of spent parts. The short answer is simple: this

What Is a Catalytic Converter Really Worth
Introduction: If you buy, sort, process, or sell spent auto catalysts, the real question is not what a unit looks like from the outside. It is how much recoverable platinum group metal sits inside, how

Metralis at E-Waste World Conference & Expo 2025
This June, Metralis participated as a visitor at the E-Waste World Conference & Expo 2025 in Frankfurt—a significant industry event focused on electronic waste recycling, critical raw material recovery, and sustainable electronics. The conference brought

How XRF Works: The Science Behind Rapid Elemental Analysis
In industries where speed, accuracy, and non-destructive testing are paramount—such as metal recycling, catalyst recovery, and precious metal refining—X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) stands out as a powerful analytical tool. At Metralis, we utilize XRF to provide