Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors & dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational reasons.
Another use for nitrous oxide gas is as a petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps burn the cars normal petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site is for food & drink uses. It is used as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & lots of other culinary uses.