Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas. It has two nitrogen atoms and a single oxygen atom shortened as N2O. Nitrous oxide is commonly used for sedation & 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 petrol booster in cars. Nitrous oxide is not flammable at lowwer temperatures. However, when super heated the oxygen is detached & helps combust the cars usual fuel and release more energy.
The nitrous oxide for sale on this site is for food & drink purposes. It is utilised as a foaming agent in food and drink, whipping cream, making mousses, infusing flavours into alcohol & many other foodcooking uses.