Experimental procedure of TiB2
Lists the powders used and their properties. Particle size was determined by using the laser diffraction method (Microtrac S3500), and the oxygen content was determined by using an oxygen/nitrogen analyzer (LECO TC600). TiB2 or TiB2 and SiC powder mixtures were balls milled in isopropyl alcohol with either cemented carbide (6% Co) or SiAlON (Kennametal KY2000 grade) milling media for eighth and 24 h. The powder slurry was dried in a vacuum and screened, and the screened powders (50 mesh) were ho