• Silver: 0.93 €/g ▼ 0.03%
  • Gold: 90.53 €/g ▼ 0.01%
  • Palladium: 27.24 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Platinum: 27.32 €/g ▼ 0.04%
  • Rhodium: 163.79 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Silver: 0.93 €/g ▼ 0.03%
  • Gold: 90.53 €/g ▼ 0.01%
  • Palladium: 27.24 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Platinum: 27.32 €/g ▼ 0.04%
  • Rhodium: 163.79 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Silver: 0.93 €/g ▼ 0.03%
  • Gold: 90.53 €/g ▼ 0.01%
  • Palladium: 27.24 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Platinum: 27.32 €/g ▼ 0.04%
  • Rhodium: 163.79 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Silver: 0.93 €/g ▼ 0.03%
  • Gold: 90.53 €/g ▼ 0.01%
  • Palladium: 27.24 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Platinum: 27.32 €/g ▼ 0.04%
  • Rhodium: 163.79 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Silver: 0.93 €/g ▼ 0.03%
  • Gold: 90.53 €/g ▼ 0.01%
  • Palladium: 27.24 €/g ▲ 0.00%
  • Platinum: 27.32 €/g ▼ 0.04%
  • Rhodium: 163.79 €/g ▲ 0.00%
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A Complete Guide to Catalytic Converters
Purchasing and Recycling

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Catalytic Converters We Purchase

An automotive catalytic converter is a device located in every vehicle’s exhaust system. Its primary function is to reduce harmful pollutants by converting them into less hazardous substances, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor. The converter contains precious metals—platinum, palladium, and rhodium—that facilitate chemical reactions which neutralize these pollutants. Because of their value, catalytic converters are recycled to recover the precious metals they contain.

The market features several main types of catalytic converters used across various vehicles and industries. These converters are categorized by their composition, function, and physical form.

Ceramic Catalytic Converters
  • Description: Manufactured from ceramic material (typically cordierite) and coated with a layer enriched with precious metals.

  • Precious metals: Platinum, palladium, rhodium.

  • Value determination: Assessed via XRF or chemical ICP analysis of the sample in a laboratory, or by identifying the unique code on the metal casing.

  • Usage: Installed in vehicle exhaust systems.

  • Purpose: Enables oxidation and reduction reactions that lower harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Metallic Catalytic Converters
  • Aprašymas: Pagaminti iš metalinės (dažniausiai nerūdijančio plieno) konstrukcijos, padengtos tauriaisiais metalais praturtintu keraminiu sluoksniu.
  • Precious metals: Platinum, palladium, rhodium.
  • Value determination: Assessed via XRF or chemical ICP analysis of the sample in a laboratory, or by identifying the unique code on the metal casing.
  • Usage: Installed in vehicle exhaust systems.
  • Purpose: Facilitates chemical reactions (oxidation and reduction) to minimize harmful emissions.

 

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
  • Description: Made from dense ceramic or silicon carbide material designed to physically trap soot and particulate matter from diesel exhaust.
  • Precious metals: Primarily platinum and palladium.
  • Value determination: Assessed through XRF or chemical ICP analysis of the ceramic filter material in a laboratory.
  • Usage: Installed in diesel vehicle exhaust systems.
  • Purpose: Facilitates the capture and reduction of solid particulate emissions (soot) to improve air quality and ensure compliance with emission standards.
Industrial Catalytic Converters
  • Description: Manufactured in various shapes and compositions using ceramic or metallic structures, depending on their specific application.

  • Precious metals: Typically contain platinum, palladium, ruthenium, silver, and occasionally gold or rhenium. These converters are highly valuable due to their significant precious metal content.

  • Value determination: Assessed through XRF or chemical ICP analysis of representative samples in a laboratory.

  • Usage: Utilized across a wide range of industries, including chemical processing, petroleum refining, and fertilizer production.

  • Purpose: Facilitates essential chemical reactions—oxidation, reduction, and synthesis—to optimize critical industrial processes.

3 Ways We Can Purchase Your Catalytic Converters

After evaluating the type, quantity, and condition of your catalytic converters—as well as your preferred transaction and payment timeline—we offer the most efficient purchasing method tailored to your needs.

Purchase by Casing Code
  • We identify the code on the catalytic converter casing.

  • Based on the code, we determine the price using our automotive catalytic converter catalog.

ADVANTAGES:

  • We can perform on-site evaluation at the client’s location.

  • Pricing and payment are completed very quickly—no need to wait for testing or lab analysis.

 

 

 

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Purchase Based on Ceramic Composition (XRF Analysis)

This catalytic converter purchasing method is recommended for quantities up to 50 kg.

  • We extract the ceramic sample using mechanical methods.

  • We analyze the precious metal content with our state-of-the-art VANTA XRF analyzer.

ADVANTAGES:

  • This method is fast—composition analysis takes only a few minutes.

  • We offer on-site catalytic converter evaluation at your location.

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Purchase Based on Refining Terms

This catalytic converter purchasing method is recommended for quantities exceeding 50 kg.

  • When necessary, we remove the converter casings, then crush and homogenize the ceramic material.

  • A representative ceramic sample is collected using specialized equipment to reflect the precious metal concentration of the entire batch.

  • We conduct a chemical analysis of the sample in our laboratory using the ICP method.

  • The value of the precious metals is calculated based on current official market prices.

  • The catalytic converters are processed under pre-agreed refining terms.

ADVANTAGES:

  • This process provides the most precise price determination.

  • Processing large volumes ensures more favorable recycling terms and maximized returns for the client.

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Fast and Convenient Payment

We ensure swift and seamless cooperation by offering flexible payment options for your catalytic converters

Cash Payment

For transactions within the Lithuanian market, we offer on-the-spot cash payments in accordance with Lithuanian law.

Bank Transfer

A fast, secure option with no transfer limits.

Precious Metal Return

We can return the recovered precious metals directly or transfer them to your metal account.

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