Sodium tetrachloroaluminate
# 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. It is the sodium salt of the tetrachloroaluminate anion.

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.

