Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps burn the cars normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for cooking uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary applications.