Hydrometallurgy Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0304-386X eISSN 1879-1158 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Hydrometallurgy
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Hydrometallurgy (H) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Extraction and Separation Processes and Metal Extraction and Bioleaching, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0304-386X (e-ISSN 1879-1158). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.23 (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 (APC ~$4180 USD). OpenAlex records 6,910 works and 257,238 citations, with an h-index of 168.

Hydrometallurgy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Hydrometallurgy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.23, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Extraction and Separation Processes 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.

Hydrometallurgy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Hydrometallurgy
  • Budget $4180 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Extraction and Separation Processes, Metal Extraction and Bioleaching, Mine drainage and remediation techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Hydrometallurgy Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+8%
Field avg: 3.93
APC vs Field Avg
+33%
Field avg: $3144

Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0304-386X
ISSN (Online) 1879-1158
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4180 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Hydrometallurgy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4180.

In our subject taxonomy, Hydrometallurgy is classified under Extraction and Separation Processes, Metal Extraction and Bioleaching, Mine drainage and remediation techniques and Minerals Flotation and Separation Techniques.

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

Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.231.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hydrometallurgy

Hydrometallurgy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.231 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Hydrometallurgy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Hydrometallurgy is $4180 USD.

Hydrometallurgy is published by Elsevier BV.

Hydrometallurgy 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 Hydrometallurgy is 0304-386X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-1158.

Hydrometallurgy sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.23, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.231
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.231 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S143946080

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