Food nitrous oxide is called most often the "amusing" gas. This substance does not do harm to an organism, but the charge of positive emotions provides for a long time. Properties of this kind of gas for many years are studied by scientists. It is proved that it renders the amusing effect not on all people.
What is food nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide is a substance which turns out at gradual heating of nitrate of ammonium. This procedure is reproduced with high degree of accuracy and care. At non-compliance with safety measures the component can become the cause of large explosion. Safer way of receiving the "amusing" gas connection in certain proportions of nitric and sulphaminic acid is considered. Mix also heats up therefore gaseous substance turns out.
The "amusing" gas has no color and possesses a little sweetish smell. Traditionally it is used in medicine and the sphere of the industry. In the first case nitrous oxide represents a usual anesthesia. In the second option, gas is applied in food or technical area. Each person holds this substance in hand almost daily. It is used for production of barrels with whipped cream, creams for cakes and also some types of cosmetic products.
In the technical sphere the "amusing" gas is present at quality of a component for fuel. Exactly thanks to it the engine capacity of the car increases and make flights in rocket space.
Properties of "the amusing gas"
Properties of nitrous oxide at inhalation make not too "amusing" impact on a human body. The minimum dosages of this substance first of all influence work of a brain. The general state at the same time reminds easy degree of intoxication. The person begins to have fun, laugh and receives a charge of cheerfulness and positive power. At too frequent inhalation of nitrous oxide there is a boomerang effect. There is a drowsiness, an incoordination of movements and violation of the speech is noticed. The "amusing" gas does not make negative impact on an organism, does not cause accustoming at all and it is not considered banned drug. However you should not perceive such characteristics too irresponsibly. In this case it is only about the minimum dosages. If you abuse the "amusing" gas, then it is quite probable that by negligence you will enter yourself own hands into a condition of an anesthesia. About any harmless and the more so positive influence on health in this case the speech cannot be.
Use of the "amusing" gas
The "amusing" gas is popular among modern youth. Inflate with it balloons, and then inhale nitrous oxide in the small portions thanks to what there is an amusing children's voice which amuses not only its owner, but also all people around. Such effect has short-term character and completely disappears in 10-15 minutes. Pay attention that nitrous oxide is produced in several forms. The food version is called the "amusing" gas, and technical forms cannot be inhaled at all. Sometimes food nitrous oxide can be met on sale in the form of small barrels.