Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms & one oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and 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 fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps combust the cars usual fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale here is for cooking purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking applications.