Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly 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 petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food and drink uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other foodcooking applications.