The present invention provides a novel solid state method for the synthesis of lithium meta arsenite by mixing a lithium source with arsenious trioxide under controlled conditions to obtain the lithium meta arsenite. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide. In use at least one of the inexpensive flukes grapple onto a portion of the structure securing the vessel in place. In addition, the method and apparatus for raster image processing of the present invention has equal or better performance than those methods or apparatuses that use display lists. When at least a portion of the head of the housing is placed in mating engagement with the junction between two assembled orthopedic components, advancement of the wedge towards the head results in separation of the upper portion and lower portion of the housing.