Sodium tetrachloroaluminate

Sodium tetrachloroaluminate, also known as natrium chloroaluminate, is a chemical compound with the formula . 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.