Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate (C₆H₁₁NaO₇)
Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, known for its excellent chelating ability, especially with calcium and other divalent metal ions. It appears as a white crystalline powder and has a molecular formula of C₆H₁₁NaO₇. With a purity of 98% and a pH range of 6 to 8 in 10% solutions, sodium gluconate is widely used in various industrial applications due to its versatility, biodegradability, and non-toxic nature.
Thanks to its high solubility and stability under alkaline conditions, sodium gluconate is an ideal additive in sectors such as construction, water treatment, cleaning, textile, oil drilling, and chemical manufacturing. It functions as a water reducer, set retarder, dispersing agent, stabilizer, and cleaning agent depending on the area of application.
Chemical and Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| CAS No | 527-07-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₁NaO₇ |
| Chemical Name | Gluconic Acid Sodium Salt / Sodium Gluconate |
| Purity | 98% |
| pH (10% solution) | 6 – 8 |
| Solubility | 58 g/L (in water at 20°C) |
| Storage Condition | Should be stored in sealed packaging, in a cool, ventilated, and moisture-free environment |
Applications of Sodium Gluconate
Sodium gluconate is a multi-functional compound with a wide range of applications in various industries. Below are the key usage areas:
- Construction industry: Used as a water reducer and set retarder in concrete formulations, enhancing workability and delaying setting time.
- Cleaning agents: Effective in removing lime scale, used in metal and glass surface cleaning solutions.
- Water treatment: Acts as a stabilizer by preventing scale formation and improving water quality.
- Textile industry: Applied in the cleaning and degreasing of textile fibers during processing.
- Oil drilling: Serves as an osmotic pressure regulator or acidifier in drilling fluids.
- Other uses: Formulated into products in agriculture (fertilizers, plant nutrition), construction chemicals, textile auxiliaries, inks, and paints.
What Does Sodium Gluconate Do?
Its chelating, dispersing, and stabilizing properties make sodium gluconate highly effective in regulating chemical processes. It ensures product stability, prevents precipitation, and enhances the performance of industrial formulations. Its non-corrosive and non-toxic nature also makes it suitable for environmentally sensitive applications.
Advantages and Disadvantages
- Advantages: High water solubility, excellent chelating ability, biodegradable, non-toxic, multi-industry usability.
- Disadvantages: Hygroscopic nature requires dry storage conditions to maintain stability and avoid clumping.
Storage and Handling Recommendations
Store sodium gluconate in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Avoid exposure to moisture and humidity to prevent product degradation.
Sodium Gluconate with Obafer Quality
At Obafer Chemicals, we supply high-purity sodium gluconate tailored to meet the quality demands of modern industries. For customized technical specifications and bulk orders, feel free to contact our team.
