Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
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 broken off and helps combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food and drink purposes. It can be used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other foodcooking applications.