Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical doctors and 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for culinary uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary applications.