Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and 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 combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for cooking uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary applications.