Rare Metals Journal Citation Rate 2026
1001-0521
eISSN 1867-7185
Springer Science+Business Media
CN
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Rare Metals
Rare Metals (RM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, published by Springer Science+Business Media in CN, catalogued under ISSN 1001-0521 (e-ISSN 1867-7185). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.82 (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 ~$2890 USD).
Rare Metals Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Rare Metals has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.82, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies 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.
Rare Metals operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Rare Metals 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 Rare Metals against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Rare Metals
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Rare Metals Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1001-0521 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1867-7185 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | China |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Rare Metals is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in China. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Rare Metals is classified under Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties.
Rare Metals 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 9.821.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.821 | 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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