| Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a non-toxic gas which is not | | | | For rocket motors, N2O is used as oxidizers. N2O is a |
| flammable. It has no color, odor or taste. N2O is | | | | kind of gas the easily decompose producing |
| commonly used in the field of medicine, cooking, | | | | breathable air which is useful in case of emergency. It |
| rocketry, recreation and vehicle racing. The uses of | | | | also serves as propellant for liquid-fueled rocket. It |
| Nitrous oxide as a medicine, food additive, internal | | | | greatly improves the combustion during the process |
| engine combustion and oxidizer are legitimate. | | | | of burning fuel and air when it makes more oxygen |
| However, N2O used as a cheap drug is illegal. | | | | as it goes higher in the atmosphere. It makes the |
| 1. | | | | rocket fly higher and faster. |
| Medicine | | | | 4. |
| In the field of Medication, Nitrous Oxide is also called | | | | Internal Engine Combustion |
| as “laughing gas” because of its euphoria | | | | One of the common uses of nitrous oxide is it allows |
| effect when inhaled. Since 1800s, the “laughing | | | | powerful combustion for vehicles. In the field of |
| gas” is used as anesthetic by dentists (but not | | | | vehicle racing, N2O is commonly known as |
| used as a general anesthesia.) The gas is | | | | “nitrous.” As we all know, nitrous is a |
| administered to the patient before undergoing dental | | | | non-flammable gas that delivers more oxygen when |
| surgery. It serves as a pain reliever in conducting | | | | used in extremely high altitudes. It is injected to |
| surgical operations. (N2O is mixed with other gases, | | | | aircraft engine during the WWII to boost power and |
| since it cannot be taken purely, to control its harmful | | | | speed. However, the more power it produces the |
| effects.) | | | | more danger that it might damage or destroy the |
| 2. | | | | engine. To avoid such danger, it is suggested to |
| Culinary Use | | | | maintain proper temperature and fuel level during |
| N2O is licensed to be used as a food additive. It | | | | operation. |
| serves as an aerosol propellant commonly used in | | | | 5. |
| aerosol products i.e. cooking sprays, N2O products. | | | | Recreational Purposes |
| The nitrous oxide gas is used in food service because | | | | Nitrous oxide is useful under the sea. It is specifically |
| it stops the growth of bacteria. As inert gas, it is | | | | used in diving to prepare deep-sea divers from the |
| filled in snack foods to displace the bacteria. | | | | euphoric effects when nitrogen enters the blood as |
| In the field of dairy products, the gas is utilized as a | | | | the atmospheric pressure gets higher. The condition is |
| foaming or mixing agent. Nitrous oxide cartridges are | | | | also known as nitrogen narcosis causing bubbles. |
| used to make whipping creams. Using N2O in making | | | | N2O with its habit-forming short-lived effects is |
| whipped creams creates a greater volume than | | | | usually inhaled by young generation as a recreational |
| regular whipping. The only problem is, it is unstable | | | | “drug.” It is dangerous to take this as a |
| and will turn into liquid state after 30 to 60 minutes. | | | | cheap “drug” because it causes the same |
| Best Chefs advise to serve the whip cream dish | | | | accidents by drinking alcohol. The person taking in |
| immediately for best quality. | | | | may lack oxygen during the process and might |
| 3. | | | | experience other harmful effects that can cause |
| Rocketry | | | | death. |