Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical professionals and dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a fuel 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 petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary purposes. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.