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ISSN 0301-0104 eISSN 1873-4421 Elsevier NL

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About Chemical Physics
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Chemical Physics (CP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies and Atomic and Molecular Physics, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0301-0104 (e-ISSN 1873-4421). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11 (Q2 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. OpenAlex records 20,720 works and 485,933 citations, with an h-index of 178.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 23 days.

Chemical Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Chemical Physics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Chemical Physics Studies 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.

Chemical Physics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 23 days — fast by sector standards.

Researchers looking to publish in Chemical Physics 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 Chemical Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Chemical Physics
  • Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 23 days.
  • This journal covers Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Chemical Physics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-54%
Field avg: 4.54

Compared against 37 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0301-0104
ISSN (Online) 1873-4421
Publisher Elsevier
Country Netherlands
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Review Speed ~23 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

Chemical Physics is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.

In our subject taxonomy, Chemical Physics is classified under Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies and Spectroscopy and Laser Applications.

For prospective authors, Chemical Physics returns a first decision in about 23 days (fast for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.110.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chemical Physics

Chemical Physics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.110 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Chemical Physics is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Chemical Physics is approximately 23 days.

Chemical Physics is published by Elsevier.

Chemical Physics is not currently listed in the major indexes we track (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science). This is not evidence of predatory practice — many legitimate new or regional journals are not yet indexed — but you should verify its peer-review process, editorial board, and indexing directly with the publisher before submitting.

The ISSN of Chemical Physics is 0301-0104. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4421.

Chemical Physics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.11, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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Citation Rate
2.110
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2023 2.110 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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