Mechanosynthesis of nanocrystalline Ti0.9C0.1N at room temperature and its microstructural aspects

► α-Ti to β-Ti phase conversion is observed during 1 h of milling. ► Ti0.9C0.1N (fcc) phase is noticed to form after 1 h of milling. ► Formation time of Ti(C,N) phase is less than TiN phase. ► Both X-ray and HRTEM microstructure characterization revealed similar results.