Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
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 detached & helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other foodcooking applications.