Nitrous Oxide
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Formula | N2O |
|---|---|
| IUPAC ID | Dinitrogen monoxide |
| Molar mass | 44. 013Â g/mol |
| Density | 1. 98 kg/m³ |
| Boiling point | -88. 48 °C |
| Soluble in | Water |
| Sulfuric acid | |
| Ethanol | |
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| ID | 608355 |
About Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous, is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N â‚‚O. At room temperature, it is a colourless non-flammable gas, with a slight metallic scent and taste. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a powerful oxidiser similar to molecular oxygen.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal
...Possession of Nitrous Oxide, also known as NOS, has become a criminal offence in the UK...
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession to be illegal in three weeks
... And dealers of Nitrous Oxide will face up to 14 years behind bars, the Home Office said...
Nitrous oxide: MPs approve bill to ban laughing gas possession
... Under the law change, unlawful possession of Nitrous Oxide will carry a sentence of up to two years in prison or a large fine...
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year
... Possession of Nitrous Oxide, also known as NOS, will carry a sentence of up to two years in prison...
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn
...By Yasminara Khan and Ali HamedaniBBC NewsnightThe proposed ban of Nitrous Oxide could stop users seeking medical help in hospitals, health experts have warned...
St Mellons crash victims on laughing gas, court papers reveal
... Court papers obtained by the PA news agency reveal that the group had been drinking alcohol and inhaling Nitrous Oxide - also known as laughing gas - prior to the collision...
Cheetham Hill raids: Largest haul of fake goods in UK history, say GMP
... Police said the " monumental" haul, gathered over the past 14 days, also included Nitrous Oxide canisters and counterfeit vapes from a storage unit...
Local Elections 2023: New powers will help prevent potholes, says Rishi Sunak
... Earlier this week, The Tories also set out, including banning the sale of Nitrous Oxide and making people who vandalise public spaces repair the damage they cause...
Local Elections 2023: New powers will help prevent potholes, says Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised a clampdown on potholes, as campaigning for The Local elections gets under way.
On a visit to Darlington, in north-east England, He Said new powers would help ensure firms repair roads properly after carrying out works, through more fines and inspections.
Some 230 councils across England are holding elections on 4 May.
The PM was in Darlington for a campaign visit, alongside Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen and local MP Peter Gibson .
The Conservatives are currently the largest Party On Darlington Council, after Labour lost control of The Council in the 2019 local elections.
The area is part of the so-called Red Wall of former Labour strongholds in the north of England and The Midlands , which the Conservatives are keen to retain at The Next general election.
Earlier This Week , The Tories also set out, including banning the sale of Nitrous Oxide and making people who vandalise public spaces repair the damage they cause.
The Prime Minister said the Tories were " delivering locally for the North East" with the government putting more money into fixing potholes and clamping down on utility companies which Left Behind damage after digging up roads.
" There'll be more fines, more inspections, that's also going to help. We want to make sure it's easy for people to get around, " he added.
New regulations coming into force on Saturday will bring in a performance-based inspection regime, with companies assessed on the quality of their road repairs and the worst-performing companies inspected more.
The Department for Transport said highway authorities now charged £50 per inspection, and a further £120 for follow-up inspections, So There would be a financial incentive for firms to improve.
The government said it was investing More Than £5. 5bn between 2020 and 2025 into highways maintenance, with an extra £200m to help fix potholes announced in March's budget.
Motoring groups have previously called for more investment to help improve The State of the country's roads.
Earlier this month, A Survey commissioned by the Asphalt Industry Alliance suggested councils in England and Wales only received two-thirds of what they needed this year to stop local roads further deteriorating.
The organisation said budgets had not kept pace with cost increases and government funding was not enough to prevent further decline of road conditions.
It found that 18% of The Local roads network had been assessed as being in poor condition and having less than five years of life remaining.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
