Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals & dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps combust the cars normal petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for cooking purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.