Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is typically used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and dental professionals. It has also been misused by people for recreational purposes.
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 release and helps burn the cars ordinary fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for cooking 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.