Journal of Superhard Materials

Aims & Scope

Journal of Superhard Materials presents up-to-date results of basic and applied research on production, properties, and applications of superhard materials and related tools.

It publishes the results of fundamental research on physicochemical processes of forming and growth of single-crystal, polycrystalline, and dispersed materials, diamond and diamond-like films; developments of methods for spontaneous and controlled synthesis of superhard materials and methods for static, explosive and epitaxial synthesis.

The focus of the journal is large single crystals of synthetic diamonds; elite grinding powders and micron powders of synthetic diamonds and cubic boron nitride; polycrystalline and composite superhard materials based on diamond and cubic boron nitride; diamond and carbide tools for highly efficient metal-working, boring, stone-working, coal mining and geological exploration; articles of ceramic; polishing pastes for high-precision optics; precision lathes for diamond turning; technologies of precise machining of metals, glass, and ceramics.

The journal covers all fundamental and technological aspects of synthesis, characterization, properties, devices and applications of these materials.

The journal welcomes manuscripts from all countries in the English language.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17173

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	193

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.284

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	28

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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 Chemistry and Materials 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.

• Boron: a hunt for superhard polymorphs

  Citation: 138

  Authors: A. R., V. L.

• On the hardness of a new boron phase, orthorhombic γ-B28

  Citation: 123

  Authors: V. L., O. O., A. R.

• The interrelation between hardness and compressibility of substances and their structure and thermodynamic properties

  Citation: 101

  Authors: V. A., O. O., V. L.

• Thermodynamic model of hardness: Particular case of boron-rich solids

  Citation: 80

  Authors: V. A., O. O., V. L.

• Superhard phases of simple substances and binary compounds of the B-C-N-O system: from diamond to the latest results (a Review)

  Citation: 79

  Authors: O. O.

• Microscopic models of hardness

  Citation: 76

  Authors: F. M., L. H.

• Towards the theory of hardness of materials

  Citation: 75

  Authors: A. R., A. O.

• Intrinsic hardness of crystalline solids

  Citation: 67

  Authors: J. S.

• Crystal structures, elastic properties, and hardness of high-pressure synthesized CrB2 and CrB4

  Citation: 56

  Authors: S., X., J., Y., L., K., H., D., C., W., D., Y.

• Experimental study and critical review of structural, thermodynamic and mechanical properties of superhard refractory boron suboxide B6O

  Citation: 55

  Authors: O. O., V. L.

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