1-The maximum mass gain was of the sample(C) till saturation (M) after that the mass gain decreased.
2- The maximum diffusion coefficient (minimum absorption resistance) was for the sample (A) while the minimum diffusion coefficient (maximum absorption resistance) was for the sample(C)
3- Increasing the time of immersion decreased the impact strength of the samples.
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