Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release and helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for cooking purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary applications.