Platinum, palladium and rhodium are among the most sought-after precious metals in the world. Their technical areas of application are diverse, and prices have been rising for years. Platinum now costs as much as gold. This book shows its use in vehicle catalytic converters, their composition and value, as well as the processing. With the help of the illustrated tables, hundreds of catalytic converters can be determined quickly and easily - even without knowledge of the vehicle type or the key number. An indispensable help for all those who trade in auto parts or want to build up an existence in the precious metals business. Further from the content: Process for the recovery of precious metals from vehicle catalytic converters. Contacts, addresses, sources of supply