Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom denoted as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical doctors and 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 detached & helps combust the cars normal petrol and release more power.
The nitrous oxide available on this site is for cooking purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other culinary applications.