SODIUM GLUCONATE - In the construction industry, as a retarder and water reducer for concrete.- In metal treatment, as a sequestering agent for metal ions.- In bottle washing, as a controller of heavy metal and harness ions.- In the textile industry, as a sequestering agent for heavy metal ions. 1. Detergent in bottle washing 2. Metallurgy (alkaline derusting) 3. Additive in cement 4. Textile (iron deposits prevention) 5. In Paper industry