Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly 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 burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale here is for food and drink uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.