Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation & pain relief by medical doctors & dentists. 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps combust the cars ordinary 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 & many other culinary uses.