Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation 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 low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release and helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for cooking uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary applications.