Three Way Catalytic (TWC) Converter
The TWC contains either platinum (Pt) and rhodium (Rh) or palladium (Pd) and rhodium (Rh). The TWC catalyzes the oxidation reactions of unburned HCs and CO and the reduction reaction of NOx . The 3-way conversion can be best accomplished by always operating the engine air fuel/ratio at or close to stoichiometry.