Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically 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 detached and helps burn the cars normal fuel 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 and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other foodcooking uses.