Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation & pain relief by medical professionals & 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 broken off & helps combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for food & drink uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.