What is Sodium Gluconate?
Sodium Gluconate is a versatile organic salt valued in the construction industry primarily as a concrete set retarder, helping extend the workable time of concrete in applications requiring delayed setting, such as hot-weather concreting or long-distance ready-mix delivery. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder that also functions as an effective chelating agent, capable of binding calcium, iron, and other metal ions, giving it valuable secondary roles in water treatment, metal cleaning, and various industrial applications beyond construction.
Polychem Industries supplies Sodium Gluconate in construction grade and industrial grade to ready-mix concrete companies, concrete admixture manufacturers, water treatment companies, and metal cleaning product formulators across India and internationally. Its dual function as both an effective concrete retarder and a strong, biodegradable chelating agent makes it a valuable specialty chemical across the construction and broader industrial chemicals sectors.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Grade | White to off-white crystalline powder/granules | 98%+ (Construction / Industrial Grade) | Construction / Concrete Admixture | Concrete set retarder, water reducer, chelating agent |
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline powder | 98%+ | Industrial | Metal cleaning, water treatment, textile processing |
Applications & Uses
Concrete Set Retarder
The primary construction application. Sodium Gluconate delays the setting time of concrete, valuable in hot-weather concreting where high temperatures can cause concrete to set too quickly, and in applications requiring extended workability such as long-distance ready-mix transport or large structural pours.
Hot-Weather Concreting
Widely used to counteract the accelerated setting that occurs in concrete during hot weather conditions, helping maintain adequate working time for proper placement, consolidation, and finishing of the concrete.
Mass Concrete & Large Pours
Used in mass concrete applications such as large foundations and dam construction, where extended setting time helps manage the heat of hydration and supports continuous, uninterrupted concrete placement across large pour volumes.
Water Treatment & Scale Control
Used as a chelating agent in water treatment applications, helping sequester calcium, iron, and other metal ions that could otherwise cause scale formation or interfere with water treatment chemistry.
Metal Cleaning & Surface Treatment
Used in metal cleaning and surface treatment formulations as a chelating agent, helping remove metal oxide deposits and improve the effectiveness of cleaning and pre-treatment processes.
Textile Processing
Used in certain textile dyeing and finishing processes as a chelating agent, helping control metal ion interference with dye uptake and processing chemistry.
Technical Specifications
Sodium Gluconate — Key Properties
Why Source Sodium Gluconate from Polychem Industries?
- Construction Grade and Industrial Grade available
- Effective concrete set retarder for hot-weather concreting
- Strong, biodegradable chelating agent for secondary industrial uses
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Reliable bulk supply for ready-mix and admixture manufacturers
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
