Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals & 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 lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is release & helps combust the cars normal fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold on this site 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 & lots of other culinary uses.