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 & pain relief by medical doctors and 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 broken off & helps combust the cars normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available here is for cooking purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.