Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation & pain relief by medical professionals & 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for cooking uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary applications.