Materials Characterization Journal Citation Rate 2026
1044-5803
eISSN 1873-4189
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Materials Characterization
Materials Characterization (MC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes and Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1044-5803 (e-ISSN 1873-4189). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.82 (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 ~$3340 USD). OpenAlex records 12,342 works and 306,472 citations, with an h-index of 157.
Materials Characterization Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Materials Characterization has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.82, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Additive Manufacturing Materials and 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.
Materials Characterization operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Materials Characterization 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 Materials Characterization against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Materials Characterization
- Budget $3340 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes, Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1044-5803 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4189 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3340 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Materials Characterization is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3340.
In our subject taxonomy, Materials Characterization is classified under Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes, Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels.
Materials Characterization 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 4.822.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.822 | 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
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