Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B Journal Citation Rate 2026
1073-5615
eISSN 1543-1916
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B (MMTB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties and Iron and Steelmaking Processes, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1073-5615 (e-ISSN 1543-1916). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.58 (Q2 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 ~$3590 USD).
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.58, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties 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.
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B 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 Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Iron and Steelmaking Processes, Metal Extraction and Bioleaching. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1073-5615 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1543-1916 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
| h-index | 118 |
| Total Works | 6,958 |
| Total Citations | 147,646 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.18 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B is classified under Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties, Iron and Steelmaking Processes, Metal Extraction and Bioleaching and Metallurgical Processes and Thermodynamics.
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 6,958 works that have together drawn 147,646 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 118; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.579; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.18.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.579 | 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 | 518 | 1,304 |
| 2024 | 419 | 2,517 |
| 2023 | 278 | 2,594 |
| 2022 | 327 | 3,783 |
| 2021 | 352 | 4,797 |
| 2020 | 266 | 5,129 |
| 2019 | 278 | 5,695 |
| 2018 | 318 | 6,935 |
| 2017 | 288 | 5,850 |
| 2016 | 390 | 7,874 |
| 2015 | 288 | 7,934 |
| 2014 | 257 | 6,962 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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