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BASF Podcast "The Chemical Reporter" - How does an automotive catalytic converter work?

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Ludwigshafen (ots)

Despite exhaust fumes from millions of cars,
the air in our cities is relatively clean; thanks to the catalytic 
converter - better known as "cat". It transforms an astonishing 98 
percent of related pollutants into non-toxic substances. But, how 
does the "cat" succeed in making such a clean transformation? Listen 
to our Chemical Reporter.
Podcast The Chemical Reporter, english edition: 
www.basf.com/podcast Podcast Der Chemie Reporter, german edition 
www.basf.de/podcast
More information: 
Science around us - The Success of the Automotive Catalytic Converter 
http://www.presseportal.de/go2/basf/Meilensteine_der_Geschichte
BASF Catalysts 
http://www2.basf.de/en/catalysts
Pictures available at our photo data base:
www.corporate.basf.com/en/presse/fotos/?stichwort=catalyst+test
More podcasts: Podcast Chemistry of Innovations: 
www.basf.com/podcast This podcast is the audible innovation magazine 
of BASF. Experience monthly an actual topic on how Chemistry will 
design our future.
The use of the audio material is royalty-free. If you want to use 
the audio material, please send an email to  podcast@basf.com.
BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical 
Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance 
products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and 
natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, 
BASF?s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its 
customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and 
uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional
market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental
protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better 
future. BASF has approximately 95,000 employees and posted sales of 
EURO 52.6 billion in 2006. BASF shares are currently traded on the stock 
exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), New York (BF) and Zurich 
(AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at 
www.basf.com.
Editorial contact:
Rainer Mueller-Mueffelmann 
Corporate Innovation Communications 
Phone: +49 621 60-41040 
Fax: +49 621 60-20548 
E-Mail:  podcast@basf.com

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