Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation & pain relief by medical professionals and dental professionals. 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps burn the cars usual fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food & drink purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other foodcooking uses.