Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & 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 broken off & helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.