Sodium tetrachloroaluminate

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate, also known as natrium chloroaluminate, is a chemical compound with the formula NaAlCl
4
. It was discovered in the 20th century.

Sodium chloroaluminate
Names
IUPAC name
Sodium chloroaluminate
Other names
Natrium chloroaluminate, Sodium tetrachloroaluminate
Identifiers
ECHA InfoCard 100.029.136
Properties
NaAlCl4
Molar mass 191.78331 g/mol
Melting point 157 °C
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate can be prepared from sodium chloride and aluminium trichloride.

Uses

Molten sodium tetrachloroaluminate is used as an electrolyte in sodium-nickel chloride batteries.

See also


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