Chemical Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0301-0104
eISSN 1873-4421
Elsevier
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Chemical Physics
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 0301-0104 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4421 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.110 | 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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