Will the material in a cathode be carried to the anode?

[Warpspeed13]

If I were to strike an arc between a copper cathode and a tungsten anode would copper be deposited on the anode? If so how could I calculate deposition rate? I know this works in electroplating but will it work through air or another gas?

 

[UltrafastPED]

See cathodic arc depostion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathodic_arc_deposition

 

[Warpspeed13]

Cool this answered one of my questions, but how would I calculate deposition rate?

 

[UltrafastPED]

It should be proportional to the current, but you would have to consult an expert treatise for each metal under consideration.

You will find more information here: https://www.arl.psu.edu/mm_mp_ac_cathodic.php

 

[Warpspeed13]

Cool, thank you very much.