| abstract |
An exhaust gas purification catalyst includes a catalyst layer formed on a support. The catalyst layer contains Ce-containing oxide particles having an oxygen storage/release capacity and a catalytic metal. The catalyst layer further contains a large number of iron oxide particles of 300 nm diameter or less that are dispersed therein and are in contact with the Ce-containing oxide particles. When observed by electron microscopy, the proportion of the area of iron oxide particles of 300 nm diameter or less to the total area of all of iron oxide particles in the catalyst layer is 30% or more. |