Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
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 release and helps combust the cars ordinary petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary applications.