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Alkalides are anionic alkali compounds containing e.g. sodide (Na–), kalide (K–), rubidide (Rb–) or caeside (Cs–). Around 90 examples can be found in the Cambridge structure database (see DOI: 10.14469/hpc/3453  for the search query and results). So what about the ammonium analogue, ammonide (NH4–)? A quick search of Scifinder drew a blank!