Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other foodcooking applications.