The phase relations in the system of Ag and the high-temperature super
conducting phase ''Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8'' (2212) are studied up to a Ag conte
nt of 50 mol percent in air. The most significant observation is that
the temperature of the complete melting of 2212 decreases significantl
y from about 895 degrees C to some 865 degrees C with increasing Ag co
ntent. Therefore, at constant sinter temperature between 895 degrees C
and 865 degrees C the amount of liquid in the sample depends signific
antly on the Ag concentration.