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Gluconic Acid 50%

Gluconic Acid 50%

Found naturally in fruits and honey, gluconic acid is derived from glucose through oxidation. Gluconic Acid 50% in its commercial form is a strong solution with a concentration of 50% active acid used for chemical products production, food, and pharmaceutical production. It is a mild, nontoxic acid that has chelating properties and thus is also used as a safe and green alternative to more aggressive acids.

Benefits

  • Chelating Agent:
  • As a consequence, gluconic acid tends to effectively interact with metal ions calcium, magnesium and iron and makes it more soluble and where the ion becomes bioavailable. This property is employed in agriculture, water treatment, and industrial applications.
  • Environmentally Friendly:
  • It is biodegradable, non-toxic, and less hazardous than other synthetic chelating agents to the environment.
  • Mild Acid:
  • It has a low relative pH, making it a less aggressive acid in the presence of stronger mineral acids; this allows it to be handled more safely and used in a greater variety of application.
  • Antimicrobial Properties:
  • It has natural antimicrobial functions that are useful for food preservation and cleaning purposes.
  • Supports Mineral Absorption:
  • In agriculture, it aids in the increased availability and uptake of micronutrients for crops.
Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution
Parameter Typical Value
Appearance Yellow to Dark Yellow Colour Clear Liquid
PH 1.2-2.2
Density 1.15-1.25
Solubility Freely Soluble in Water
Assay 48-52%
Chloride << /span>0.01%
Arsenic << /span>0.03%
Heavy Metal << /span>0.2%

Uses

  • Agriculture:
  • Chelating: Applies to substances that can improve the bioavailability of important micronutrients (like iron, copper, and zinc) in fertilizers, allowing for better nutrient uptake in plants.
  • Soil Health: Benefits soil structure and enhances nutrient absorption, especially in alkaline soils where amounts of micronutrients often are reduced.
  • Plant Development: Applied in foliar sprays and soil treatments to fix sustenance lacks and upgrade general plant development.
  • Preservative: Gluconic acid, because of its mild acid and antimicrobial properties, is used to extend the shelf life and prevent the growth of spoilage microorganisms in food products.
  • Antimicrobial ≈ The acid is a potent microbial growth retardant, which is why it survives the food processing environment.
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