Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making high-strength brazed joints in metal/ceramic and ceramic/ceramic composite materials. The brazing surface of the ceramic part is structured prior to brazing by introducing bores having an average diameter in the range of 50 .mu.m-500 .mu.m and a depth in the range of 100 .mu.m-2 mm. Preferably, the structuring is effected by laser working. Brazing is subsequently carried out in a conventional manner. The resulting joint displays increased strength characteristics and resistance to thermal stresses over joints produced by conventional methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high temperature-resistant composite which consists of at least one part of molybdenum or a molybdenum alloy, and at least one part of graphite, which parts are joined together by means of a zirconium solder. A two-ply interlayer, consisting of a 0.01-0.5 mm thick layer of vanadium, and a 0.1-0.5 mm thick layer of tungsten, tantalum or niobium, is arranged between the part of molybdenum or the molybdenum alloy and the zirconium solder. The layer structure substantially prevents the formation of a eutectic between molybdenum or the molybdenum alloy and the zirconium solder, thereby preventing the reduction of the maximum permissible use temperature of the composite.