Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms & a single 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 detached & helps combust the cars ordinary fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food and drink purposes. It can be utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and lots of other foodcooking applications.