Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically 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 fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps burn the cars usual petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for food & drink purposes. It can be used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.