Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release and helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale here is for culinary uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.