Method for producing metallic particles. The method converts metallic nanoparticles into larger, spherical metallic particles. An aerosol of solid metallic nanoparticles and a non-oxidizing plasma having a portion sufficiently hot to melt the nanoparticles are generated. The aerosol is directed into...http://www.google.com/patents/US20030196513?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030196513 - Method for producing metallic microparticles