Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals & dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
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 broken off & helps burn the cars usual petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for food and drink uses. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary applications.