作為同行評審和國際研究期刊，稀有金屬提供了一個論壇，用于發表完整的原創論文和受邀的綜述，以促進對稀有金屬及其應用的深入了解。尋求具有高影響潛力和/或實質上推進科學技術前沿的論文。稀有金屬促進論文的準確和全球性，使科學發現的理解廣泛的讀者。與稀有金屬有關的以下方面尤其重要：在功能材料、復合材料、納米材料、合金、陶瓷中應用稀有金屬的交叉學科研究。稀有金屬材料的結構和性能特征，特別是與尖端材料有關的。開發在冶金、合成和加工稀有金屬方面具有潛在全球影響的方法。

As a peer-reviewed and international research journal, Rare Metals provides a forum for publishing full-length, original papers and invited overviews that advance the in-depth understanding of rare metals and their applications. Papers that have a high impact potential and/or substantially advance the frontiers of science and technology are sought. Rare Metals promotes papers precisely and globally to make scientific findings understood by a broad range of readers.The following aspects related to rare metals are of particular interest: Cross-disciplinary research in application of rare metals in functional materials, composites, nano materials, alloys, ceramics.Characterization of structure and properties of rare metal materials specifically as it relates to cutting-edge materials.Development of methodology with potential global impact in metallurgy, synthesis and processing of rare metals.