Ignition of the flame of an electropositive metal through the reaction gas Plasmatisierung

The present invention relates to a method for combusting a reaction gas having an electropositive metal, the electropositive metal is selected from alkali metal, alkaline earth metals, aluminum and zinc, and mixtures and / or alloys thereof, wherein the reaction gas before and / or during combustion, for example, only for the purpose of ignition is at least temporarily converted into a plasma of the reaction gas, and an apparatus for performing the method.