Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors and dentists. 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for cooking uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary applications.