Hydrometallurgy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0304-386X
eISSN 1879-1158
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Hydrometallurgy
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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