Applications in Various Industries:
- Automotive Industry: Used as a reducing agent in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engines.
- Environmental Use: Employed in power plants and industrial facilities to control air pollution.
- Industrial Use: Used in heavy-duty vehicles and off-road equipment to comply with emission standards.
Where is DEF Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic solution.
- Industrial Production: Produced by dissolving urea in deionized water to achieve a 32.5% concentration, meeting ISO 22241 standards.
- Consumer Products: Found in diesel exhaust fluid systems for vehicles and industrial emission control.