Sodium gluconate

Description

What is Sodium Gluconate?

Sodium gluconate is a type of chemical additive commonly used in various industries, including construction, pharmaceuticals, and detergents. It is a sodium salt of gluconic acid, a naturally occurring compound found in fruits and vegetables.

Properties and Benefits:

1. Chemical Structure: Sodium gluconate has a molecular formula of C6H11NaO7 and a molecular weight of 218.13 g/mol.
2. Appearance: It is a white or colorless crystalline powder.
3. Solubility: It is highly soluble in water.
4. pH: It has a pH range of 5-7.
5. Benefits:
   • Enhances concrete strength and durability.
   • Improves concrete resistance to chemical attack and abrasion.
   • Reduces concrete bleeding and segregation.
   • Acts as a dispersing agent in detergents and cosmetics.

Industrial Applications:

1. Construction: Sodium gluconate is used as an additive in concrete to improve its workability, strength, and durability.
2. Pharmaceuticals: It is used as an excipient in tablet formulations to improve tablet cohesion and disintegration.
3. Detergents: It is used as a dispersing agent in laundry detergents to improve their ability to remove grease and oil stains.
4. Cosmetics: It is used as a skin moisturizer and emollient in various personal care products.