Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically 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 petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off & helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for food & drink purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.