Sodium Gluconate

Sodium gluconate (C6H11NaO7) is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced by the fermentation of glucose, appearing as a white to brownish granular powder.

It has excellent chelating (metal-binding) power, effectively binding calcium, magnesium, and iron ions, especially in alkaline solutions.

•Retards the setting time of concrete, keeping it workable during long-distance transportation.

•Prevents calcium scale from adhering to machine nozzles in glass bottle washing plants.

✓In ready-mix concrete formulations to prevent early drying of concrete during hot weather.

✓In textile dyeing processes to bind heavy metals in water, ensuring even distribution of dyes on the fabric.