Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom written 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 fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps combust the cars normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food and drink purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary applications.