摘要 |
Crack free, large area joints between metals and ceramics, including ceramics such as silicon nitride and silicon carbide with very low coefficients of thermal expansion, can be made by tapering the ceramic in the vicinity of the bond terminus of the joint. The degree of taper required can be predicted by finite element analysis of the stresses developed in a hypothetical joint. The joint does not require, but can use if desired, highly ductile intermediate layers. |