Thermal plasma processing of materials: A review

The use of thermal plasma in materials processing industries is becoming an increasingly active and attractive field for the development of new technology. The potential applications of thermal plasma processing technology cover a wide range of activities, such as: the extraction of metals, the refining/alloying of metals/alloys, the synthesis of fine ceramic powders, spray coatings, and the consolidation and destruction of hazardous wastes. A review of thermal plasma applications in materials processing is presented.

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