Abstract:
A method for sealingly interconnecting a component designed to receive a liquid, particularly a micropump (20), which component has at least one glass wall (10) with an opening for said liquid, and a member (22, 24) also designed to receive the liquid, particularly a tubing (22). The method comprises the steps of providing a connector (30) made of silicon; sealingly attaching one surface of the connector to said glass wall (10); depositing a gold layer (38) on the planar surface of the member around said opening; and heating at least the contact area between said surfaces to a predetermined temperature T to form a eutectic between the silicon and the gold, whereby a seal is achieved between said connector and said member.