| abstract |
The invention provides a method for joining at least two components in which a sintering preform is used. This comprises a support having a surface comprising at least one structural element containing solidified paste, the solidified paste (a) metal particles having a coating containing at least one organic compound, and (b) at least one sintering aid selected from the group consisting of (b1) organic peroxides, (b2) inorganic peroxides, (b3) inorganic acids, (b4) salts of organic acids, said organic acids having 1 to 4 carbon atoms (b5) esters of organic acids, wherein the organic acids have 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and (b6) carbonyl complexes, and the surface of the support comprising the solidified paste is non-reactive with the constituents of the paste. |