What is the Impact Factor of Inorganic Materials?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Inorganic Materials is 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Inorganic Materials indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Inorganic Materials is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.175 (Q4) and an H-index of 50.

Who publishes Inorganic Materials and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Inorganic Materials is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,510 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Inorganic Materials?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Inorganic Materials is "INORG. MATER". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Inorganic Materials

Abbreviation (ISO):INORG. MATER

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Identifier (ISSN):0020-1685(Print)/1608-3172(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.5↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Inorganic Materials

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.175

#23,609

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

50 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate33.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

210articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Inorganic Materials is a journal that publishes reviews and original articles devoted to chemistry, physics, and applications of various inorganic materials including high-purity substances and materials. The journal discusses phase equilibria, including P–T–X diagrams, and the fundamentals of inorganic materials science, which determines preparatory conditions for compounds of various compositions with specified deviations from stoichiometry. Inorganic Materials is a multidisciplinary journal covering all classes of inorganic materials. The journal welcomes manuscripts from all countries in the English or Russian language.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Materials science96.7%Chemistry96.4%Physics86.3%Organic chemistry83.7%Quantum mechanics75.3%Metallurgy67.3%Engineering60.1%Composite material51.5%Geology38.5%Chemical engineering38.4%Thermodynamics38.2%Crystallography36.7%Optoelectronics33.8%Biology32.3%Optics31.9%Chromatography30.5%Environmental chemistry29.6%Inorganic chemistry29.1%Analytical Chemistry (journal)28.3%Mineralogy26.4%Condensed matter physics25.4%Physical chemistry25.2%Nanotechnology23.3%Electrical engineering20.9%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering & Technology Materials Science: Multidisciplinary

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank459/472

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank456/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	459/472	Q4
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	456/473	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.5

Articles / Year50

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.7

Articles / Year94

Total Citations4

2024

IF0.9

Articles / Year200

Total Citations151

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year207

Total Citations425

2022

IF0.907

Articles / Year195

Total Citations635

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.5	50	0
2025	0.7	94	4
2024	0.9	200	151
2023	0.8	207	425
2022	0.907	195	635
2021	0.864	211	811
2020	0.844	224	1,069
2019	0.771	233	1,237
2018	0.699	237	1,475
2017	—	238	1,832
2016	—	224	1,597
2015	—	246	1,847

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #23,609Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2024

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Scopus Broad Areas:Chemical EngineeringChemistryMaterials Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.175

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.44

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,510 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations304

3-Year Documents599

Citable Documents599

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate0.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)Q4

Inorganic ChemistryQ4

Materials ChemistryQ4

Metals and AlloysQ4

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 33.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Materials Science

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Inorganic Materials (abbr: INORG. MATER, ISSN: 0020-1685) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.175 (Q4), an H-index of 50.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 210 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,510 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.