Method for joining members at ordinary temperature

Abstract From the Canadian patent

When a metal member and a ceramic member are joined to one another, an aluminum nitride sintered compact is prepared. A liquid and a component which is mutually reactive with the liquid are applied onto the aluminum nitride sintered compact, and then a copper foil is laminated thereon. Subsequently, when the members are left to stand at room temperature, the liquid and the component mutually cause an exothermic reaction. The aluminum nitride sintered compact and the copper foil mutually diffuse and, they are tightly joined to one another. Accordingly the, members to be joined are not thermally affected and a, desired joining strength can be obtained by using simple equipment.