Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief by medical doctors and 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 release and helps burn the cars usual petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary purposes. It can be used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other culinary applications.