Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly 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 burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for cooking purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.