Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has dual nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is usually used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and 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 cooler temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached and helps combust the cars normal petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for culinary uses. It can be used as a foaming agent in food & drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other foodcooking applications.