Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical doctors and dentists. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is broken off & helps combust the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for food and drink uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary uses.