| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for joining two or more ceramic and / or metal parts together by providing a braze consisting of a mixture of copper oxide, silver, and ceramic particulates. The braze is placed on the surfaces of the parts and then held together for a sufficient time and for a temperature sufficient for the braze to form a bond between the parts. The addition of the ceramic fine particles increases the viscosity of the braze, reduces squeeze-out, reduces the formation of air pockets, reduces nucleation conditions by providing nucleation sites and increases the bending strength of the joint. . |