Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
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 broken off and helps combust the cars normal fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food & drink purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other foodcooking uses.