Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors and dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
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 release & helps combust the cars usual petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for food & drink uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.