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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| Date of Reg. | |
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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...
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year
By Francesca GillettBBC News
Laughing Gas will be categorised as a class C drug and made illegal by The End of the year, the UK government has announced.
Possession of Nitrous Oxide , also known as NOS, will carry a sentence of up to two years in prison.
Laughing Gas is one of The Most commonly used recreational drugs by 16 to 24-year-olds.
Its use soared during the pandemic, but heavy use Can lead to a range of illnesses.
The government initially announced its plan to ban Nitrous Oxide earlier this year, but on Tuesday set out new details of the implementation of The Law change.
It said those found in unlawful possession of the drug could Face Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine, and up to 14 years for supply or production.
However there will be exemptions for legitimate uses of Nitrous Oxide , for example in medical or catering industries. The gas is commonly used as a painkiller and for producing Whipped Cream in cooking.
The Substance - which is sold in metal canisters - Can cause headaches and make some users anxious or paranoid, while too much Nitrous Oxide Can make a person faint or lose consciousness.
Heavy use Can lead to nerve-related Symptoms - being unable to walk, falling over, or experiencing tingling or loss of sensation in the feet and hands. Some users have nerve-related bladder or bowel problems, erectile dysfunction or incontinence.
Last week health experts warned the government against a ban, saying it could stop users seeking medical help.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
