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CORROSION Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0010-9312 eISSN 1938-159X US

Q3 Quartile

About CORROSION
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CORROSION (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in US, catalogued under ISSN 0010-9312 (e-ISSN 1938-159X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.31 (Q3 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.

CORROSION Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

CORROSION has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.31, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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 operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

ISSN (Print) 0010-9312
ISSN (Online) 1938-159X
Country United States
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h-index 151
Total Works 9,264
Total Citations 203,909
2-yr Mean Citedness 1.55 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

CORROSION is tracked in our journal database and based in United States.

Editorially, CORROSION concentrates on Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals and Concrete Corrosion and Durability.

CORROSION is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 9,264 works that have together drawn 203,909 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 151; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.312; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.55.

Frequently Asked Questions about CORROSION

CORROSION does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.312 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, CORROSION is not an open access journal.

CORROSION shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of CORROSION is 0010-9312. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1938-159X.

CORROSION sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.31, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.313
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.313 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.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 93 105
2024 102 286
2023 105 440
2022 115 713
2021 118 834
2020 120 1,270
2019 131 1,751
2018 132 2,097
2017 164 2,804
2016 133 2,802
2015 135 2,676
2014 124 3,061
Journal at a Glance
9,264
Total Works
203,909
Total Citations
151
h-index
1.55
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S149373597

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