The annealing of TiC-coated carbon black in N₂ at 1000–1300 °C resulted in formation of a TiC_xN_y solid solution, grain growth and removal of nanocracks in coatings, which significantly increased the commencement and completion temperatures of carbon oxidation, effectively improving their oxidation resistance.

RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 25601-25604

 (a and b) SEM images and (c) XRD of TiC@CB particles after annealing at 1300 °C for 4 h in (a) Ar and (b) N₂. (d) EDS spectrum obtained from (b) showing its chemical composition.