Journal profile · METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Metallography Microstructure and Analysis
ISSN 2192-9262 · eISSN 2192-9270 · Springer Nature · 6 issues per year
Metallography Microstructure and Analysis: CAS Zone 4 · Materials Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 146 days to acceptance (77 articles, last 24 months); 134 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Metallography Microstructure and Analysis is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 4 of Materials Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels, Metallurgy and Material Forming and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, together about 28.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The official journal of the International Metallographic Society, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis publishes original, peer-reviewed research articles on engineered materials, which are defined as being both processed and inorganic. The journal focuses on the science and practice of preparing, interpreting, and analyzing microstructures for the purpose of understanding material behavior and performance. Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis serves as a forum for engineers and scientists to exchange the latest information regarding the evolution of microstructures in a variety of materials. The journal covers novel and alternative methods for microstructural examination and interpretation (including metallography, microscopy, and diffraction), and techniques for physical and chemical analysis as they relate to microstructure. The scope includes microstructure modeling and computer-aided microstructure analysis techniques. Papers that discuss the theoretical and experimental development of a microstructure and the impact of the microstructure on materials properties are considered particularly appropriate for the journal. Specifically, the journal publishes contributions that discuss the ways in which microstructures can influence, or arise from: 1) Mechanical and thermal processing 2) Environmental degradation (such as oxidation and corrosion) 3) Welding, casting, and solidification processes 4) Additive or digital manufacturing techniques, and 5) Failure of engineering structures. In addition to these general topics, the journal covers a wide range of more specialized materials science and metallurgy issues, such as the characterization of building materials, archeometallurgy, high-strain-rate phenomena, tribological surfaces, and interfaces. Contributions that present a complete treatment of a microstructure, from its formation to preparation techniques to interpretation and analysis, are especially of interest to the journal. The journal does not publish papers on organic materials, or papers that do not contain discussion of the microstructure of an engineering material.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): METALLURGY & METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Editor-in-chief Ryan DeaconPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United States 15, Mainland China 1, Germany 1, Greece 1 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SteelsEngineering12.7%
- Metallurgy and Material FormingEngineering7.9%
- Aluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesEngineering7.7%
- Aluminum Alloy Microstructure PropertiesEngineering7.5%
- Metal Alloys Wear and PropertiesMaterials Science6.2%
- Microstructure and mechanical propertiesMaterials Science5.4%
- Welding Techniques and Residual StressesEngineering4.8%
- Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metalsMaterials Science4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Materials Science Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Materials Science | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexCASPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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 (publisher) 2025
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 280OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.56OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 13.98%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 106LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,023Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 214,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,389 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102 | 24 | 16 |
| 2025 | 134 | 25 | 150 |
| 2024 | 127 | 31 | 402 |
| 2023 | 114 | 33 | 505 |
| 2022 | 104 | 25 | 550 |
| 2021 | 109 | 21 | 628 |
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.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
146 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 124 days – 179 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 25 days (77 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 183 days
- Sample
- 77 articles with submission and acceptance dates (262 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- peer-reviewed papersPeer-Reviewed Papers: Manuscripts should represent completed original work embodying the results of extensive field, plant, laboratory, or theoretical investiga…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews: Authors who intend to write extensive reviews are invited to submit an extended abstract (400-500 words) and a listing of section headings to the Edito…Length not stated
- technical notetion of short articles. The length of a Technical Note should be no more than 1,500 words of text, accompanied by a limited number of figures and tabmain text ≤ 1,500 words
- technical notesTechnical Notes: This classification provides for more rapid publication of short articles. The length of a Technical Note should be no more than 1,500 words of…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- Conflicts of interest Ethics and Disclosures
Please find the Plagiarism Policy for MMA here. (Download pdf, 73 kB) Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Policy
Copyright transfer form required before publication. Model summary
MMA is subject to the U.S. Copyright Law, which became effective on January 1, 1978. Accordingly, the signed copyright transfer form must be received in the Editorial Office before an article can be processed for publication. This form, as accessed through the MMA ScholarOne Manuscripts site, must be electronically signed by each author unless excepted as noted under Part A, "work made for hire" o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review process described; manuscripts judged by qualified reviewers assigned by Editor or Associate Editor. Model summary
All manuscripts, including those presented symposia, will be judged by qualified reviewers, assigned by the Editor or an Associate Editor.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Prior publication policy; prior publication is basis for rejection except limited-circulation conference proceedings. Model summary
Prior publication is a basis for rejection except under special circumstances such as prior appearance in a conference or symposium proceedings that had very limited circulation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 6 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2192-9262
- Electronic ISSN
- 2192-9270
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Metallography Microstructure and Analysis
What CAS zone is Metallography Microstructure and Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Metallography Microstructure and Analysis is in Zone 4 of Materials Science, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering. 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 Metallography Microstructure and Analysis?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at Metallography Microstructure and Analysis?
Based on the dates recorded on 77 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 146 days (interquartile range 124–179 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Metallography Microstructure and Analysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Metallography Microstructure and Analysis based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Mainland China (1) and Germany (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Metallography Microstructure and Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Metallography Microstructure and Analysis is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and CAS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Metallography Microstructure and Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
Metallography Microstructure and Analysis is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .