Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances publishes research on the theoretical and experimental aspects of crystallography. Topics include the analysis of diffraction data, crystal structure determination, symmetry principles, and the relationship between crystal structure and material properties. The journal also covers computational methods in crystallography, including algorithms for data processing and structure refinement, as well as the study of polytypism and polymorphism in various materials.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2
Inorganic ChemistryQ2
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q2
Physical and Theoretical ChemistryQ2
BiochemistryQ3
Structural BiologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Chemistry, MultidisciplinaryCrystallography
Scopus Categories
BiochemistryCondensed Matter PhysicsPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryStructural BiologyMaterials Science (miscellaneous)Inorganic Chemistry
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
X-ray Diffraction in CrystallographyEnzyme Structure and FunctionCrystallography and molecular interactionsCrystallization and Solubility StudiesAdvanced X-ray Imaging TechniquesMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsElectron and X-Ray Spectroscopy TechniquesProtein Structure and DynamicsAdvanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and ApplicationsSolid-state spectroscopy and crystallography