Quick Synthesis of Alumina-Titanium Diboride Nanocomposite at Ambient Temperature  http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9001290376

Iranian researchers at the Islamic Azad University managed to synthesize Alumina-titanium diboride nanocomposite at ambient temperature in a short period of time in a bid to modify the mechanical properties of titanium diboride,Titanium diboride is a ceramic with desirable properties such as high level of hardness, appropriate electrical conductivity at 25°C, perfect chemical resistant against non-ironic molten metals and relatively low specific gravity. However, titanium diboride has poor mechanical properties. Adding alumina to titanium diboride forms a composite that improves its mechanical properties.