Sodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid and is widely used as a chelating agent in various industrial applications.
- Water Treatment: Used as a chelating agent to soften water and prevent scale formation.
- Concrete Industry: Used in the production of concrete admixtures to improve workability and durability.
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E576) to regulate acidity and as a stabilizer.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Applied as a component in pharmaceutical formulations.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H11NaO7 |
| Molecular Weight |
218.14 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
200 °C (decomposes) |
| Density |
1.78 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |