A composite comprises a first metal or alloy component having a thin refractory oxide layer on a first surface thereof. A second metal or alloy component has a second thin refractory oxide on the first surface thereof. Means are provided having a closely matched coefficient of thermal expansion to the...http://www.google.com/patents/US4491622?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4491622 - Composites of glass-ceramic to metal seals and method of making the same