Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors & dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food and drink uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.