Acta Materialia Journal Citation Rate 2026
1359-6454
eISSN 1873-2453
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Acta Materialia
Acta Materialia (AM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1359-6454 (e-ISSN 1873-2453). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.42 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3210 USD). OpenAlex records 21,572 works and 1,606,782 citations, with an h-index of 417.
Acta Materialia Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Acta Materialia has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.42, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Acta Materialia operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Acta Materialia should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Acta Materialia against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Acta Materialia
- Budget $3210 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Acta Materialia Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1359-6454 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2453 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3210 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Acta Materialia is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3210.
In our subject taxonomy, Acta Materialia is classified under Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels.
Acta Materialia is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 8.418.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.418 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S64016596
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