885F is the trigger temperature for grain boundary chromium precipitation in some stainless steels held for long periods in the range of say 750-950 F.
It is Time at temperature dependent (isn't most everything?)
Holding for long periods in this temperature range increases strength and hardness;while decreasing ductility (toughness), and affects corrosion resistance. Higher hardness + lower ductility= Brittleness.
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885°F (475°C) embrittlement is a loss in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can occur in alloys containing a ferrite phase, as a result of exposure in the temperature range 600°F to 1000°F (316°C to 540°C).
885°F embrittlement is reversible by heat treatment to dissolve precipitates, followed by rapid cooling.
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