Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has 2 nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom written as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation and pain relief by medical professionals and dentists. 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 and helps burn the cars ordinary petrol and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide sold here is for food and drink uses. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol and many other foodcooking applications.