A compression device for use with a solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed from a hermetically sealed cylindrical shell filled with an expansion fluid such as air. An information recording medium is irradiated with the first and second wavelength lights transmitted through a holographic optical element having first and second diffraction areas. The lid is rotatably coupled to the bin at a pivot point, has a generally horizontal lid axis of rotation, and is movable relative to the bin between an open position providing access to the cavity and a closed position inhibiting access to the cavity. The length of the whisker pole can be adjusted for different boats and rigging requirements. The refractory metal boride layer is deposited on the silicon carbon semiconductor substrate at a temperature greater than 200\xb0 C.