International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0263-4368 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
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International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials (IJRMHM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced ceramic materials synthesis and Advanced materials and composites, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0263-4368. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.59 (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 ~$3450 USD). OpenAlex records 5,874 works and 143,093 citations, with an h-index of 121.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.59, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced ceramic materials synthesis 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.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 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 International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal of Refractory Metals …
  • Budget $3450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced ceramic materials synthesis, Advanced materials and composites, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+4%
Field avg: 3.46
APC vs Field Avg
+24%
Field avg: $2774

Compared against 10 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0263-4368
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3450 USD
h-index 121
Total Works 5,874
Total Citations 143,093
2-yr Mean Citedness 4.06 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3450.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is classified under Advanced ceramic materials synthesis, Advanced materials and composites, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research and Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 5,874 works that have together drawn 143,093 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 121; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.589; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.06.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Refractory Metals …

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.589 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is $3450 USD.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 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 International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials is 0263-4368.

International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.59, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Citation Rate
3.589
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.589 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 546 1,835
2024 415 3,316
2023 393 5,439
2022 270 5,144
2021 262 5,792
2020 234 5,939
2019 301 8,715
2018 229 8,542
2017 313 7,342
2016 224 6,538
2015 225 7,124
2014 250 9,120
Journal at a Glance
5,874
Total Works
143,093
Total Citations
121
h-index
4.06
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S179369505

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