What is the identity of copper salt when it is added in iron powder

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When copper salt is added to iron powder, there is a chemical reaction that occurs and the identity of the resulting compound depends on the specific copper salt used. For example, if copper sulfate is added to iron powder, the resulting compound will be iron sulfate and copper metal. If copper chloride is used, the resulting compound will be iron chloride and copper metal. In general, the reaction between copper salt and iron powder will result in the formation of a new compound and the deposition of copper metal.