Is Inconel stronger than stainless steel?
When comparing stainless steel vs. Inconel, it's important to remember that each material has a different formula. Variants of stainless steel have significantly different tensile strengths, recommended operating temperatures, and resistance to specific corrosive agents. For example, grade 316 stainless steel tends to have higher chloride resistance than 304 stainless steel (but also costs more on average).