Chemical Physics Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0009-2614
eISSN 1873-4448
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Chemical Physics Letters
Chemical Physics Letters (CPL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies and Atomic and Molecular Physics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0009-2614 (e-ISSN 1873-4448). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.57 (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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 114 days.
Chemical Physics Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Chemical Physics Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.57, 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 Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 114 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Chemical Physics Letters 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 Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Chemical Physics Letters
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 114 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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0009-2614 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4448 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~114 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Chemical Physics Letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Chemical Physics Letters 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 Letters returns a first decision in about 114 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 2.187 (2023) to 2.565 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 17% over the last 2 years (from 2.187 to 2.565), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.565 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 2.187 | 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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