Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps combust the cars usual petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food & drink purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary applications.