Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals & dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
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 and helps burn the cars usual fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for cooking purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary uses.