Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical professionals and dental professionals. 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars usual fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for food & drink uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary uses.