| abstract |
An exhaust treatment device comprises a shell; a substrate disposed within the shell, the substrate having a catalyst disposed thereon, wherein the catalyst comprises platinum and a protective layer selected from the group consisting of tin oxide, iron oxide, and manganese oxide, and wherein the catalyst is capable of oxidizing greater than or equal to 50 wt. % carbon monoxide present in an exhaust gas stream at temperatures of about 150° C. to about 200° C. |