International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials Citation Rate 2026
0263-4368
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
| Year | Works published | Citations 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 |
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