Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous,[1] is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N2O. At room temperature, it is a colorless, odorless non-flammable gas, with a slightly sweet taste. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a powerful oxidizer similar to molecular oxygen.
Nitrous oxide has significant medical uses, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects. Its name "laughing gas" is due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anaesthetic. It is also used as an oxidizer in rocket propellants, and in motor racing to increase the power output of engines.
Item |
Standard |
Moisture
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<1ppm
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H2
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<0.5 ppm
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CO2+Ar
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<1ppm
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N2
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<1ppm
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THC(CH4)
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<0.5 ppm
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CO
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<0.5 ppm
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CO2
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<0.5 ppm
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NH3
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<1ppm
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NOX
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<1ppm
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