Joining of graphite to Mo using Ti/Cu and Ti/Cu/Nb/Ti/Cu foils

Graphite/Mo joining has been carried out using Ti/Cu or Ti/Cu/Nb/Ti/Cu foils. The joining region in the joint using Ti/Cu foils is mainly composed of Ti3Cu4 and TiCu. The joining region using Ti/Cu/Nb/Ti/Cu foils contains a joining zone I, an Nb interlayer and a joining zone II. Both the joining zones I and II are made up of Ti3Cu4 and TiCu. The Nb foil diffuses and dissolves into the liquid fillers during the bonding. The joint using Ti/Cu/Nb/Ti/Cu foils shows higher shear strength than that using Ti/Cu foils, implying the contribution of Nb foil to the joint stress relief and to the joint strength promotion.