Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors and 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 detached and helps combust the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary uses.