Which consequence results when thermal stress fractures catalytic converters?

💡 Explanation

Decreased catalytic activity occurs following cracking, caused by spalling of catalytic material via **debonding** because differential thermal expansion leads to exceeded bonds strength thresholds. Therefore, catalytic surface area decreases, rather than improving exhaust flow or substrate conduction under increased temperatures.

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