Corrosion Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0010-938X
eISSN 1879-0496
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Corrosion Science
Corrosion Science (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Concrete Corrosion and Durability and Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0010-938X (e-ISSN 1879-0496). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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. OpenAlex records 17,590 works and 913,041 citations, with an h-index of 293.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 119 days.
Corrosion Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Corrosion Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Concrete Corrosion and Durability 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.
Corrosion Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 119 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Corrosion Science 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 Corrosion Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Corrosion Science
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 119 days.
- This journal covers Concrete Corrosion and Durability, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, High-Temperature Coating Behaviors. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Corrosion Science Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0010-938X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0496 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~119 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Corrosion Science is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Corrosion Science is classified under Concrete Corrosion and Durability, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, High-Temperature Coating Behaviors and Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals.
For prospective authors, Corrosion Science returns a first decision in about 119 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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