Tetraethylammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula . It is a colorless crystalline solid. It is a quaternary ammonium salt. It consists of tetraethylammonium cations and nitrate anions .
Synthesis Tetraethylammonium nitrate can be synthesized by reaction between tetraethylammonium hydroxide and nitric acid (see synthesis of tetraethylammonium salts).
Uses Using tetraethylammonium nitrate as an electrolyte additive in ethylene carbonate solvent, the Li/Cu rechargeable batteries can stably run over 1000 hours. This battery has a high energy density.
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