Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for anesthesia and 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale 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 lots of other culinary uses.