Strain field mapping of a new generation of polycrystalline chromium coated zirconium claddings for nuclear application with the µLaue techn

The main purpose of this beamtime is to map new sets of Cr coated nuclear claddings as part of the MapGrainXL CEA PTC MP project. Following previous exploratory beamtimes this year we identified the new microstructure of interest with favorable conditions to enable data reconstruction of the strain fields. Conventional µLaue and DAXM scans will be performed in this framework. This will also be the opportunity to test and update the scanning strategies in preparation of official beamtime A32-1-20 planned in February 2025.