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 dental professionals. 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps combust the cars usual fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.