Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (English Edition)

Aims & Scope

The Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China (Trans.

Nonferrous Met.

Soc.

China), founded in 1991 and sponsored by The Nonferrous Metals Society of China, is published monthly now and mainly contains reports of original research which reflect the new progresses in the field of nonferrous metals science and technology, including mineral processing, extraction metallurgy, metallic materials and heat treatments, metal working, physical metallurgy, powder metallurgy, with the emphasis on fundamental science.

It is the unique preeminent publication in English for scientists, engineers, under/post-graduates on the field of nonferrous metals industry.

This journal is covered by many famous abstract/index systems and databases such as SCI Expanded, Ei Compendex Plus, INSPEC, CA, METADEX, AJ and JICST.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.7
2024	4.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.119

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	101

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4016

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4711

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• 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, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, 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.

• Recent development in aluminium for automotive applications

  Citation: 695

  Authors: Jürgen

• Review of studies on corrosion of magnesium alloys

  Citation: 384

  Authors: Rong-chang, Jin, Wei-jiu, W., K.U., C., Wei

• Heat treatment of 7xxx series aluminium alloys—Some recent developments

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Paul A., Yong, Steven

• Evaluation of reliability of Coats-Redfern method for kinetic analysis of non-isothermal TGA

  Citation: 294

  Authors: R., M.H.

• Mechanical properties, corrosion behaviors and microstructures of 7075 aluminium alloy with various aging treatments

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Jin-feng, Zhuo-wei, Chao-xing, Zhi-qiang, Wen-jing, Zi-qiao

• Stress corrosion cracking behaviour of 7xxx aluminum alloys: A literature review

  Citation: 258

  Authors: A.C. UMAMAHESHWER, V., M., K.V. SAI

• Recovery of Co and Li from spent lithium-ion batteries by combination method of acid leaching and chemical precipitation

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Shu-guang, Wen-zhi, Guang-ming, Xu, Xiao-jun, Ju-wen

• Evaluation of mechanical and wear properties of hybrid aluminium matrix composites

  Citation: 237

  Authors: T., K., S.

• Tribological properties and lubricating mechanisms of Cu nanoparticles in lubricant

  Citation: 208

  Authors: He-long, Yi, Pei-jing, Bin-shi, Xiao-li, Qian

• Process parameters optimization for friction stir welding of RDE-40 aluminium alloy using Taguchi technique

  Citation: 204

  Authors: A.K., V.

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