This article is an up‐to‐date survey of the field of plasma jet technology. Its intention is to make available the latest information about the characteristics, limitations and applications of plasma generating devices, particularly in the field of chemical processing. The uses of plasma jet in the aerospace field, and in material processing and fabrication are briefly reviewed. The chemical applications discussed include the syntheses of acetylene, cyanogen, nitric oxide, as well as various carbides and nitrides.