The present invention provides a joined body having a first member, a
second member and a joining material interposed between the first and
second members. The joining material has a porous bone structure with
open pores and made of a sintered product of metal powder and impregnated
phase impregnated into the open pores. The impregnated phase has
polycrystalline substance made from a metal oxide and at least one of a
nitride and an oxynitride. The joined body has improved resistance
against fatigue and fracture, even when the body is subjected to repeated
thermal cycles between high and room temperatures.