Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for anesthesia 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.