Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation & pain relief by medical professionals & dental professionals. 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 normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food and drink purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other foodcooking uses.