Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for anesthesia & 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars usual fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.