SS304 pipes at 950F process temperature. 2000 Chrome plate becomes softer as it is heated. At the temperature you want to go to 950 F the chromium would have a hardness of less than 500 HK100. If you still want to plate you should evaluate electroless nickel.
Electroless nickel becomes harder with an increase in temperature.
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