Applied Geochemistry

Aims & Scope

Applied Geochemistry is an international journal devoted to publication of original research papers, rapid research communications and selected review papers in geochemistry and urban geochemistry which have some practical application to an aspect of human endeavour, such as the preservation of the environment, health, waste disposal and the search for resources.

Papers on applications of inorganic, organic and isotope geochemistry and geochemical processes are therefore welcome provided they meet the main criterion.

Spatial and temporal monitoring case studies are only of interest to our international readership if they present new ideas of broad application.

Topics covered include: (1) Environmental geochemistry (including natural and anthropogenic aspects, and protection and remediation strategies); (2) Hydrogeochemistry (surface and groundwater); (3) Medical (urban) geochemistry; (4) The search for energy resources (in particular unconventional oil and gas or emerging metal resources); (5) Energy exploitation (in particular geothermal energy and CCS); (6) Upgrading of energy and mineral resources where there is a direct geochemical application; and (7) Waste disposal, including nuclear waste disposal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.001

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4822

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3020

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A review of the source, behaviour and distribution of arsenic in natural waters

  Citation: 6159

  Authors: P.L, D.G

• Sorption isotherms: A review on physical bases, modeling and measurement

  Citation: 1399

  Authors: G., J.-P., L., S., V., M.

• Biomass burning — a review of organic tracers for smoke from incomplete combustion

  Citation: 1262

  Authors: Bernd R.T

• The ferrozine method revisited: Fe(II)/Fe(III) determination in natural waters

  Citation: 1117

  Authors: E, P.W, K, A.N, P

• Mechanism of arsenic release to groundwater, Bangladesh and West Bengal

  Citation: 1055

  Authors: R.T., J.M., P., W.G., K.M.

• Cadmium in soils and groundwater: A review

  Citation: 1043

  Authors: Andreas, Richard T., Thomas

• Biogeochemistry of landfill leachate plumes

  Citation: 979

  Authors: Thomas H, Peter, Poul L, Dorthe L, Jette B, Anders, Hans-Jørgen, Gorm

• Heavy metal contamination of urban soils and street dusts in Hong Kong

  Citation: 815

  Authors: Xiangdong, Chi-sun, Pui Sum

• Organotin compounds in the environment — an overview

  Citation: 765

  Authors: M

• Products and distinguishing criteria of bacterial and thermochemical sulfate reduction

  Citation: 733

  Authors: Hans G., H. Roy, Roger

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