Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and 1 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 purposes.
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 & helps combust the cars normal 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 and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary uses.