Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing

Aims & Scope

Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing provides international peer-reviewed coverage of all aspects of surface finishing and surface engineering, from fundamental research to in-service applications.

The coverage is principally concerned with the application of surface engineering and coating technologies to enhance the properties of engineering components and assemblies.

These techniques include electroplating and electroless plating and their pre- and post-treatments, thus embracing all cleaning pickling and chemical conversion processes, and also complementary processes such as anodising.

Increasingly, other processes are becoming important particularly regarding surface profile, texture, opacity, contact integrity, etc.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.259

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	42

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18239

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	225

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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 Engineering, 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.

• A review of the electrodeposition of metal matrix composite coatings by inclusion of particles in a metal layer: an established and diversifying technology

  Citation: 340

  Authors: F. C., C.

• Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) for production of anodised coatings on lightweight metal (Al, Mg, Ti) alloys

  Citation: 306

  Authors: F. C., C. T. J., R. J. K., K. T., J., A. R., A.

• Effects of Alloying Elements in Anodizing of Aluminium

  Citation: 199

  Authors: H., K., P., G. E., G. C., X.

• Electrodeposition of nickel using eutectic based ionic liquids

  Citation: 170

  Authors: A. P., K., K. S., E. L.

• Electrofinishing of metals using eutectic based ionic liquids

  Citation: 161

  Authors: A. P., K. S., U.

• Biomedical applications of polyurethane materials and coatings

  Citation: 147

  Authors: J., R. M., A., J. R.

• The Growth of Intermetallic Compounds on Common Basis Materials Coated with Tin and Tin-Lead Alloys

  Citation: 137

  Authors: P. J., C. A.

• Application of Silane Technology to Prevent Corrosion of Metals and Improve Paint Adhesion

  Citation: 117

  Authors: T.F., W.J.

• Electropolishing of stainless steel in an ionic liquid

  Citation: 112

  Authors: A.P., G., B.G., D.A.

• Electrolytic deposition of Zn coatings from ionic liquids based on choline chloride

  Citation: 99

  Authors: A. P., J. C., K. S.

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