<p>To provide: an ionic compound which can exhibit excellent basic performances such as electrochemical stability and can be preferably used in various applications; a composition containing such an ionic compound; and a battery prepared using such an ionic compound and/or an ionic composition. The above-mentioned ionic compound is an ionic compound having: a moisture content of 1000 ppm or less; and an excess acid amount or an excess base amount of less than 0.2 x 10<SUP>-3</SUP> mol/g, wherein the ionic compound comprises dicyanotriazolate anion and a specific cation.</p>
