On the basis of a graphical classification devised by the author, the paper presents a brief
analysis of the principal methods and procedures used for elaborating powders having spherical
particles. The than discussion is focused on emphasizing and classifying the influence factors
related to the material, processing method and equipment, which enables the obtaining of spherical
particles. In the case of those methods which lead to both spherical and non-spherical particles,
additional operations are needed the separation of the non-spherical particles, possibly followed by
their conversion to spherical particles in a thermal field.