Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms & a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation 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 fuel booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at low temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps burn the cars usual fuel and release more power.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for culinary purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary uses.