Sodium gluconate can significantly delay the initial and final setting time of concrete. When the dosage is below 0.15%, the logarithm of the initial setting time is directly proportional to the amount of mix, that is, the amount of mix is doubled. The initial setting time is delayed by 10 times, which extends the working time from a few hours to several days without compromising the strength. This is an important advantage especially on hot days and when the time required to place is long.