Journal profile · Materials Science-Surfaces, Coatings and Films
CoatingsTech
ISSN 1547-0083 · eISSN 2475-8469 · Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology · UNITED STATES
CoatingsTech: CAS Zone 4 · Materials Science (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 0.2; subscription journal; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
CoatingsTech is published by Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology and is classed under Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Wood Treatment and Properties, Asphalt Pavement Performance Evaluation and Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition, together about 25% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The only peer-reviewed trade journal serving the coatings industry, CoatingsTech is published 11 times annually, in both print and digital format. This ACA journal provides comprehensive coverage of the international coatings industry with science and technology solutions, market insights, formulator’s best practices, new product spotlights, and regulatory and legislative updates. As the flagship publication of the American Coatings Association, CoatingsTech serves the membership of ACA as well as coatings professionals around the world. The coatings industry relies on information and insight from ACA and CoatingsTech to make their companies stronger and more profitable. The information published in CoatingsTech is available on multiple platforms—print, online, and digital.
Source: LetPub
Research area (LetPub): Materials Science-Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Wood Treatment and PropertiesEngineering15%
- Asphalt Pavement Performance EvaluationEngineering5%
- Corrosion Behavior and InhibitionMaterials Science5%
- Metal and Thin Film MechanicsEngineering5%
- Advanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationChemistry5%
- Thin-Film Transistor TechnologiesEngineering5%
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesEngineering5%
- Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesEngineering5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Chemistry, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Materials Science, Coatings & Films | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.07LetPub ·
- h-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1547-0083
- Electronic ISSN
- 2475-8469
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CoatingsTech
What CAS zone is CoatingsTech in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Materials Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of CoatingsTech?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.2; CiteScore 0.2, h-index 3.
Which databases index CoatingsTech?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, CoatingsTech is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is CoatingsTech open access, and what is the APC?
CoatingsTech is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .