Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation & pain relief by medical professionals & 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps burn the cars normal fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for culinary uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other culinary uses.