

Since AdBlue is added to the catalytic system, it is necessary to limit the presence of certain elements or compounds that block the active sites of the catalyst. Such blockages reduce the efficiency of the system and eventually cause contaminant levels in the vehicle's ECU to rise above preset limits, prompting the problem to be resolved and the catalytic converter to be replaced. Performance may be limited until needed. Additionally, a clogged catalytic converter can create undesirable back pressure within the engine, reducing fuel economy. Potentially problematic elements include those commonly found in tap water, such as calcium and magnesium, which can cause scale build-up similar to that found in kettles, irons, or boilers. These deposits cannot be removed from the catalytic converter. It is therefore important to never fill the AdBlue tank with tap water. Other elements requiring restriction include iron, aluminum, and copper, which block reactive sites on the catalyst. Although these elements are not normally present in large amounts in water, AdBlue into diesel is weakly alkaline and dissolves metals such as mild steel and aluminum alloys, making the use of incompatible storage tanks, pumps or piping This may allow these elements to be incorporated into AdBlue into diesel and brass. These dissolved metals are irreversibly deposited in the catalyst.
Although these elements are not normally present in large amounts in water, AdBlue into diesel is weakly alkaline and dissolves metals such as mild steel and aluminum alloys, making the use of incompatible storage tanks, pumps or piping This may allow these elements to be incorporated into AdBlue into diesel and brass. These dissolved metals are irreversibly deposited in the catalyst.





