Powder synthesis equipment includes a Tekna Plasma Torch: The Tekna Plasma Systems Ultra Fine Powder Synthesis System (Plasma Torch) consists of a 50 kW, 4 MHz radio frequency plasma torch, control console, induction plasma torch head and (RF) power supply (Lepel High Frequency) a powder injection probe, a powder feeder (Praxair Surface Technologies), Cyclone separator, main reactor Closed-loop cooling-water system, Dry Collector, Vacuum pump station/control valve, Wet Collector. (MURI, F49620-96-1-0454.).