A minimum joint thickness can be assured by incorporating beads or
particles having a diameter corresponding to the joint thickness desired
and which are infusible at the brazing temperature. Preferably such
particles are formed of high-melting metals, metal oxides, ceramics, or
cermets and are mixed into the alloy paste prior to fusing. In a
preferred embodiment, the particle-containing paste is mixed with a
non-flux carrier to facilitate application to the elements to be brazed.
Exemplary application methods may include painting, rolling, screening,
or extrusion dispensing. Brazing alloys in accordance with the invention
are useful in bonding ceramics to ceramics, ceramics to metals, and
metals to metals.