# How Cerma STM-3 Technology Works
> The Science Behind Self-Cleaning Engines

## What is STM-3?
STM-3 = Self-cleaning Treated Metal, 3rd Generation

## Silicon Carbide (SiC) - The Key Ingredient
- One of the hardest materials known (second only to diamond)
- Mohs hardness: 9-9.5 (diamond is 10)
- Thermal stability up to 2,700 degrees C (4,892 degrees F)
- Chemically inert and non-toxic
- Used in: Ceramic brake rotors, bulletproof vests, space shuttle tiles, semiconductors

## How STM-3 Works - Step by Step
1. Application: Add Cerma treatment to engine oil
2. Circulation: Nano SiC particles circulate with the oil
3. Heat & Pressure Activation: Particles encounter metal surfaces
4. Molecular Bonding: SiC particles embed into microscopic imperfections
5. Ceramic Matrix Formation: Creates ultra-smooth ceramic-like surface
6. Self-Cleaning Action: New surface prevents carbon and deposits

## Catalyst vs. Additive
| Traditional Additives | Cerma STM-3 (Catalyst) |
|----------------------|------------------------|
| Suspend in oil temporarily | Bond to metal permanently |
| Drain out with oil changes | One-time application |
| May void warranties | No warranty concerns |

## Measured Benefits
- Friction reduction up to 90%
- Fuel economy improvement 4-21%
- Emissions reduction up to 92% (CARB compliant)
- Temperature reduction 10-30 degrees F
- Nano-scale particles (1-100 nanometers) - cannot clog filters

## Compatibility
Works with: All engine types, all oil types, all fuel types, catalytic converters, turbochargers, DPF/DEF/SCR/EGR systems

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