Rare Metals
Country
China
Asiatic Region
Subject Area and Category
Chemistry
└
Condensed Matter Physics
Q1
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Materials Chemistry
Q1
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Metals and Alloys
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.887
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
83
Citations / Doc (2yr)
11.66
Total Docs. (latest)
750
Total Citations (3yr)
14,129
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10010521, 18677185
Coverage
1982-1987, 1989-2025
Journal Rank
#1,616
Subject Categories
Condensed Matter Physics
Q1
Materials Chemistry
Q1
Metals and Alloys
Q1
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Peer-reviewed and published monthly, Rare Metals is the official journal of the Nonferrous Metals Society of China.
The journal is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles (and occasional invited reviews) in the field of rare metals to establish a platform of communication between engineers and scientists.
Its coverage includes the metallurgy, processing, and determination of rare metals.
The journal also publishes papers on the application of rare metals in advanced materials, such as superconductors, semiconductors, composites, and ceramics.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 750 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,328 |
| Total Refs. | 48,836 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 14,129 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,162 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 11.66 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 65.11 |
| % Female | 34.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Rare Metals?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Rare Metals has an SJR of 1.887 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Rare Metals?
Rare Metals has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.887 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Rare Metals?
The H-index of Rare Metals is 83, meaning 83 of its articles have each been cited at least 83 times.
Is Rare Metals indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Rare Metals is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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