ABSTRACT
The method of arc melting a rotating electrode in an inert atmosphere [4-8] makes it possible to obtain powders (granules) of metals with a minimal change in chemical composition compared to the original material, to control the average size of particles, and is quite productive. The method can be applied to a broad class of materials. In the process of obtaining a powder the admixture may be introduced during heating and partial destruction of the fixed electrode made of a refractory metal. However, this method cannot be used to obtain powders with the chemical composition that does not differ from the source material.
