Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off and helps combust the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food and drink uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.