Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7.
Sodium Gluconate's early uses were primarily in medicine due to its mild and non-toxic properties. Over time, its applications expanded to various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, construction, textiles, and more, as its versatile properties and safety profile became more widely recognized.
Sodium Gluconate is used as a food additive for various purposes, including as a sequestrant to prevent metal ions from affecting the color, flavor, or stability of food products.
Sodium Gluconate is employed in the construction industry as a concrete admixture. It acts as a water reducer and retarder, enhancing the workability and performance of concrete.
Sodium Gluconate is employed for metal surface treatment and cleaning, particularly for steel surfaces.
In textile dyeing and printing, it is utilized as a chelating agent to improve color
fastness.
It can be found in cleaning agents for glass bottles and as a chelating agent in various cleaning formulations.